already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
Shiba Yoshimasa (1350-1410)
stilts (for walking); (arch.) hobby horse
excerpt; extract; annotation; shō (unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml)
will; testament; one's dying wish; one's last words
to become well-known; to become common knowledge; to become famous; to be on everyone's lips
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
working adult; full-fledged member of society
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
hell realm; Naraka; Hell; hell; misery; place where a volcano or hot springs constantly spew smoke or steam
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
writing songs or poems; poem
extensions on the top and bottom of a door that fit into cavities in the frame (as part of a pivot hinge)
to live (of animals); to inhabit; to nest
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
village; human habitation; human settlement
in one's own way or style
too (much); overly; excessively
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
morality; moral principles
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to admire (someone's courage); to approve of (someone's ambition)
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee