to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
Buddhism's highest paradise
reefy coast; windswept and wave-beaten shore
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
wicked tongue; abusive language
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
eternal; unlimited; endless
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
tightly; firmly; fast; sharply; keenly
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
I see; that's right; indeed
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
moving about; stirring about
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to cause to swell; to inflame
acid reflux; bile reflux; pyrosis; gloating; gratification; satisfaction
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to speak; to hear a voice
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
to be widely known; to be famous
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to order; to command; to appoint
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic