less than ...; smaller ...
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to slide down; to slip down
standing firm; holding out
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
(electrical) ground; earth; grounding; touching the ground; landing (an airplane)
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
eat shit!; fuck off!; fuck you!
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
to smash down; to beat in
uncleanliness; dirtiness; (arch.) menses; (arch.) feces (faeces); bathroom
at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; having no choice
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
fresh verdure; new green leaves
sunlight filtering through trees
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
innocence; being not guilty
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
ceremony honouring the spirits of ancestors (esp. the Bon festival)
rehabilitation (in society)
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
Buddhist memorial service
sixth anniversary of a death
old friend; familiar face
Buddhist priest; monk; boy