monotone; monotonous; dull; lacking variety
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
merits; distinguished services
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
sad to say; how sad; alas
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
depravity; corruption; degradation
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
Europe and America; the West
various countries; various regions; various provinces
used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva); Avalokitesvara; Kannon; Kwannon; Guanyin; Buddhist deity of compassion
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to make a wish (to a god); to pray (for the fulfilment of a wish)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
please (give me); please (do for me)
torii; Shinto shrine archway
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
in spite of; regardless of
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom