to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to lie deep in; to extend far back
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to gather; to collect; to assemble
place for relaxation and refreshment
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
bulletin board; notice board; billboard; roadside sign; sign on a post, usu. wooden, esp. containing information about a sight, warning, congratulations, etc.
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
a long time ago; in those days
water damage; flood disaster
dragon god; dragon king; naga
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
due form; official; formality
(religious) faith; belief; creed
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
uninhabited area; acting inhumanly; inhuman person; nonhuman life (usu. sentient)
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
living thing; living creature; animal; life
God; god; ace; king; superior person
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
(main building of a) Shinto shrine
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
two bows, two claps, and a third bow (standard form of worshiping at a shrine)