(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
wheat; barley; oat (oats)
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
image; figure; figure; form; image
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to maintain one's honor as a man; to save face (as a man); to have one's honor upheld
(plump and) happy-looking
with a friendly grin; smilingly
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
farewell; goodbye; adieu; if so; in that case; then
(one's) concern; having (something) to do with
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
darkish; dusky; dark; murky
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
Lord; Highness; (arch.) you
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
scripture; passage from scripture
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
to make symbolic signs (gestures) with the fingers
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
guardian; protector; patron; parent
inaccurate; incorrect; inexact; imprecise
trial; hearing; inquiry; examination; interrogation
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
response; reply; answer; defence; defense
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable