skull (esp. weatherbeaten, used as symbol of death); death's head; cranium
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
sounding stone; qing; ancient Chinese chime shaped like a chevron (inverted 'v'), orig. of stone, today often metal, in Japan primarily used at Buddhist temples
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
to insert; to interrupt; to slip in a word; to harbor (e.g. doubts); to harbour
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to get one's head around; to think about
inverted copper or iron bell shaped like a bowl (sounded when reciting sutras)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
originally; by nature; from the start
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
to slope; to descend; to slide (snow, etc.)
briskly; quickly; promptly
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
use; utility; profit; gain
ratio; proportion; percentage
arrears; (being) overdue; delay (e.g. in payment); procrastination
to wake up; to rouse out of bed; to knock on the door and wake someone
compulsory execution; forcible execution
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
feature (e.g. newspaper); special edition; report
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
previous engagement; prior contract
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms