to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
first sunrise of the year; sunrise on New Year's Day
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to grow light; to become white; to turn grey (gray)
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
New Year's Eve; December 31
to yearn for; to pine for
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
dull sound; muffled sound
the reverse; other side; lining
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
bedside; near one's pillow
3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
is something that; is that which
foreign; abroad; overseas
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
trade fair; exhibition center; instant messenger
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
sender; consignor; remitter
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
first shrine visit of New Year
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
Mach (number); (at a) fast speed