a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
one sen; one-hundredth of a yen; small amount of money
exegesis; explanation of a text; commentary on a text
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
common name; popular name; secular name; bad reputation
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
Buddhist (household) altar
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
remaining heat; residual excitement; lingering enthusiasm
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
one's homeland; one's old home
insanity; an insane person
fee; charge; rate; material
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully