to rub in (e.g. cream into the skin); to grind and mix (e.g. pepper into miso)
to become dim; to become blurred
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
remembrance; recollection; recognition
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
negotiations; discussions; connection
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
flour; meal; powder; dust
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to think of; to come up with
ingredient; component; composition
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
administration (of medicine)
prompt efficiency; immediate effectivity
condition; state (of health); appearance
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
paste (form); (as a) paste
inside; interior; inner part
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work