108; one hundred and eight; the number of kleshas, worldly thoughts and passions; the sum of 12 months, 24 seasons of the solar year, and 72 'climates' of one year
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
royal capital; imperial capital
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
industrial (manufacturing, factory) town or city
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to closely resemble; to suit well; to match well; to go well with
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
affectation; showiness; pretence
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to show; to bare (the teeth)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
deep emotion; strong feelings
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
so; like this; in this way
aforementioned; above-mentioned
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life