innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
natural; reasonable; understandable
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
(small) knife; short sword; small sword
putting out the light; switching off the light
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
even though; despite; when
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
sun (approx. 3.03 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
fragment; scrap; cut end; cut-off piece; chip; odds and ends
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
knife attached to the sheath of a sword
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
grade of wood; quality of wood; cut end (of a piece of wood)
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
statue of Buddha; image of Buddha; Buddhist statue; Buddhist image
sword; blade; single stroke
ability; capability; skill
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
modesty; humility; being humble
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield