very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
fleeting life; this transient world; sad world; world of grief and worry; the world of the living; this life
jōruri; type of dramatic recitation accompanied by a shamisen (associated with Japanese puppet theater)
children's hairstyle of short untied hair; child with short untied hair; young girl working as a servant for a high-class prostitute (Edo period); (arch.) baldness; (arch.) bald head
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
tonsure; shaving one's head (upon entering the Buddhist priesthood)
in a temple; inside temple grounds; sub-temple
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
something to rely on; aid; someone to rely on; relative; reminder; memento
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
assembly of monks and laity (at a rite, sermon, etc.); (monks and laity of) the Jishū sect
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
denominational doctrine; doctrine of a sect
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
Pure Land sect (of Buddhism); Jodo (sect)
great teacher (i.e. a buddha, bodhisattva or high monk, esp. Kobo Daishi)
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
restoration; revival; resurgence
highest rank among priests; mountain ascetic monk; signs that distinguish Buddhist teachings from other faiths; title given to a great physician or painter
entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
The Tale of the Heike; Heike Monogatari
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
lute priest; biwa-playing minstrel; travelling pre-Meiji musical performer (usu. blind and dressed like a Buddhist monk)
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)