to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
to become old enough to understand what's going on around oneself (of a child, etc.); to reach the age of discretion
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
to knead thoroughly; to work up; to concoct; to make up
self-interest; selfish desire
to originate with; to start with; to stem from
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
empty; hollow; bare; vacant; deserted
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
something created (e.g. by the gods); creature
foresight; foreknowledge; intimation; premonition; prediction
mistletoe (esp. European mistletoe, Viscum album); parasitic plant
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
harm; injury; evil (influence)
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
diminutive; dwarfish; pygmy; narrow (e.g. thinking); small
to turn completely into; to become completely
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
to go underground; to go into hiding
to soar; to fly; to run; to dash
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
to be born; to come into this world
to make (someone) learn; to be accustomed to ...; to be used to ...; to always ...
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
invisible; unseen; vague; mysterious; imaginary
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
day by day; with each passing day; as the days go by
fruition; fructification; bearing fruit; bearing fruit (of efforts, plans, etc.); coming to fruition; yielding success
soul; spirit; divine spirit
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
death of God (in philosophy)
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem