miniature shrine with double doors (used to store important Buddhist items such as sutras, etc.); cabinet with double doors (used by the nobility to store books, etc.); (in Okinawa) carved and decorated stone container for storing the bones of one's ancestors
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
savage; wild; unruly; fierce; rough
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
to step forward; to volunteer
very young; little; childish; immature
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to be opposite; to face each other
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
unearthly; otherworldly; out of this world; ethereal
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
calamity; disaster; accident
to judge; to decide; to sit in judgement; to try
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
one lump; one body; one group
reopening; resumption; restarting