to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
as if nothing had happened
heretical religion; damaging religion; heresy
firm; strong; solid; stable
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
commerce; trade; business
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
wealthy person; millionaire
possession (esp. of a territory)
usurer; usury; loansharking
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
Tendai sect (of Buddhism)
prince of royal blood; Imperial prince
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
counter for generations; epoch
former emperor (or his empress, imperial princesses, etc.); posthumous Buddhist name containing the character "in"
God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan
man proposes, God disposes; do your best and leave the rest to providence; (lit.) man does what man can do then awaits the verdict of heaven (or fate)
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
lack of ability; incompetence; incapacity
feeling sick; feeling nauseous; feeling unwell; feeling displeased; feeling offended; feeling irritated
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
coming to Japan; visit to Japan; arrival in Japan
being surrounded by enemies on all sides; being betrayed (forsaken) by everybody
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)