bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
temple dedicated to Kannon
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
main temple building; nave
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
Namu Amida Butsu; Hail Amitabha Buddha; Homage to Amida Buddha; prayer for rebirth in Sukhavati, the Pure Land of Amitabha
preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism); preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism); preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism); second highest priestly rank in Buddhism; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
low dining table; tea table
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
shoji (paper sliding door)
mausoleum; shrine; the (imperial) court
to be sooty; to be stained
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
getting on board; sailor; seaman
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
torii; Shinto shrine archway