lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
manifestation theory (holding that Shinto gods are manifestations of buddhas)
generally; in general; widely; commonly; universally
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
Japanese citizen; Japanese citizens
expatiation; enlargement (e.g. on a point); elaboration; clear explanation; paraphrasing
Buddhist; Buddhist priest
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
head house (family); birthplace; originator
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
(having experienced) many battles
dashing around on a horse; running around; exerting oneself (for another)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to be silent; to say nothing
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
previously mentioned; previously described; above-mentioned; aforesaid
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
in succession; one after another
obeying meekly; faithfully following (one's master)
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to lean on; to rest against
having ended; being resolved
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
monk; priest, particularly a high-ranking Zen monk honored by the imperial court
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
completeness; being fully equipped; (suit of) armor; armour
blessings bestowed by the Buddha on all living creatures
Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish