the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
cigarette; cig; smoke; fag
Hotei; Budai; god of contentment, depicted as a pot-bellied monk who carries a large cloth bag on his back
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
violent explosion; bursting
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
demon of the sixth heaven in the realm of desire who tries to prevent people from doing good
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
earth; ground; the solid earth; the (vast) land
disorder; disturbance; unrest
since; henceforth; ever since
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
outward appearance; looks
few decades; many decades; several decades
if it is (the case that ...)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
anchorage; anchoring; mooring
on board a ship; aboard a ship
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must (juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine)
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
water wheel; water turbine; hydraulic turbine; (arch.) violent wielding of weapons
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
dark gray; dark grey; donjiki (clerical dress)
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance