eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
resemblance; similarity; analogy
high and low (social standing)
becoming a devout believer; (religious) conversion
rising; developing; emergent; burgeoning; new
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; happiness gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
entering a faith; joining a religion
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
long-awaited; much-awaited
founder of a religious sect
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
origin; appearance of auspicious omen
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
hoping against hope; desperately hoping; as a last hope
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
scattered; separated; dispersed
pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing
pleased to make your acquaintance
Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata); Quercus gilva (species of oak)
eight-sided shape; octagon
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
protuberance; projection; prominence; bump; boss; process
maid headdress (e.g. white Alice band covered with lace)
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
unfortunately; unluckily; regrettably
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application