beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
red-blossomed plum tree; red Japanese apricot
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
a person of high morals; a Taoist
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze
to gather; to collect; to assemble
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
ascetic monk; trainee monk
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
to not believe one's ears
perpetual youth and longevity
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
in advance; beforehand; previously
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
study; research; investigation
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
several years; a few years
the same kind; accomplice; partner
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
in name only; titular; nominal
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to be helpful; to be useful