(since) the beginning of the universe; (since) the dawn of time
to write down; to record; to register
chemical reaction; generation of an unexpected result from combining things
soldering iron; hot iron; brand; mark; stigma
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
living up to (one's, its) reputation
to become hoarse; to become husky
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
to split; to be split; to become sunken (e.g. of cheeks); to become hollowed; to weaken (e.g. of motivation, interest, etc.); to decrease
attainment of Buddhahood during life
mistress; kept woman; concubine; (arch.) close female servant
monks who practise austerity to the point of death and mummification
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
monk; priest; sangha (the Buddhist community)
(female) beauty; beautiful woman
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
brightly colored; vivid; colorful; colourful; brilliant; radiant
twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (worn by a court lady); ajuga (Ajuga nipponensis); bugle
flax (Linum usitatissimum); linseed
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail
un-Japanese in appearance or character
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
stage assistant dressed in black; stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to see; to look; to watch
changing completely; transformation
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
well done!; great!; bravo!
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
temple; monk's quarters; monk
hoarse voice; husky voice
to make an appeal; to urge
willpower; energy; vitality