to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
statue of the birth of Buddha (right hand pointing at the heavens, left hand pointing at the earth)
the whole world; throughout heaven and earth
self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
scented water used for purification; water offering to Buddha
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
Hydrangea macrophylla var. thunbergii (variety of bigleaf hydrangea); sweet hydrangea leaf; hydrangea tea
splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)
image; figure; figure; form; image
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
full operation (e.g. factory, machine, reactor); full strength; full speed
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
in succession; one by one
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic