to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
book; booklet; story book; pamphlet; notebook
to hand over; to surrender
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
bad reputation; ill repute; bad name; (arch.) evil deed; (arch.) wrongdoing; (arch.) wrongdoer
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
PS; postscript; appending; addition (esp. of data, information)
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
counter for books; volume
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
sharp parting remark; parting threat
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
to detain; to check; to restrain
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
bump (e.g. on forehead); lump; protuberance; swelling
way (of doing); manner; method; means