work in a Zen temple (e.g. cleaning, working in the fields)
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
very much; exceedingly; extremely
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
soil fertility; soil quality; productivity of the soil
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
recently; lately; these days
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
how long; how far; how much
originally; by nature; from the start
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
remainder of one's life; one's remaining days; time left (to live)
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to mope; to brood; to be in low spirits; to have the blues
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to have a talk; to tell a story
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging