to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
magnifying glass; magnifier; loupe
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to feel refreshed; to feel soothed
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
a Buddha; deceased person
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha (5th c. BCE?)
adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)
the five fingers; leading five; top five
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
to make an appeal; to urge
Buddhist ritual implements (esp. altar fittings)
wicked thought; wicked mind
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
Ave Maria (prayer); Hail Mary
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
one's party piece; parlor trick; hidden talent
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to close (of flowers); to shut; to get narrower