to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
this is why; this means; it is the case that
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
right in the midst of; right at the height of
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
three sides; small offering stand
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
starvation; famine; hunger
eternal slumber; everlasting rest; death
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
fixed number (of people); prescribed number (of regular personnel, students, etc.); quota; capacity (of a bus, boat, theatre, etc.); seating capacity
these guys; these fellows
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
while alive; during one's lifetime
to make an appeal; to urge
depending on; dependent on
interval; step; pitch; key
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to attempt; to test; to try out
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
something small; something petty; trifle
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly