killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
viewing platform; observation deck; observation platform
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
open; frank; liberal; open-minded
positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
scene; view; prospect; outlook
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
high tension (as in electronics, etc.); excited; enthusiastic
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
superb view; picturesque scenery
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
long ago; once upon a time
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
black kite (Milvus migrans)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
exquisite voice; exquisite music
Benzaiten; Saraswati; goddess of music, eloquence, also wealth and water
God; god; ace; king; superior person
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward