to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
popular; well-liked; common; frequent; popular music; pop music
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
(religious) faith; belief; creed
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to play a central role; to take a leading part
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
medicine man; shaman; faith healer; witch doctor; exorcist
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
tradition; folklore; legend; (verbal) message; word (from someone)
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
start; origin; beginnings
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
origin; source; beginning; starting point
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
general idea; concept; notion
uncertain; indefinite; vague; ambiguous; equivocal; dubious
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to