surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
scenic; beautiful; picturesque
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
conviction; belief; confidence
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to barricade oneself in; to hold (a fort, etc.); to shut oneself up; to be besieged; to dig in
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to order; to command; to appoint
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
extreme sadist; very sadistic
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to have an eye on; to zero in on
rather; sooner; preferably
to relax; to feel at home
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
memories; recollections; reminiscence
Bhaisajyaguru; Pindola; The Healing Buddha
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to like; to love; to be fond of
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence