immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); Taoist immortal; supernatural being; (in Japan) 11th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C)
China (sometimes also used in ref. to Korea or other foreign countries)
between the devil and the deep sea; out of the frying pan into the fire; (lit.) a tiger at the front gate, a wolf at the back gate
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
seeing someone off and later welcoming them back; taking someone to and fro
magatama; comma-shaped bead from prehistoric Japan, usually made of jade
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
meeting; greeting; welcome; person sent to meet a visitor
lakeside; lakeshore; lakefront
shore; bank (of a body of water)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
disadvantageous; long (odds)
strenuous effort; hard struggle; working hard; hard fighting; fierce fighting
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
with a (sharp) creak; with a squeak; with a screech
mental anguish; mental distress
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably; perceptibly; appreciably