Sanzu River (Buddhist equivalent of the River Styx)
visual hallucination; vision
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
still; even now; to this day
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to fall flat; to collapse in a heap
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
study; research; investigation
university student; college student
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
web site; website; web page; webpage; home page; homepage
jumbling together; lumping together; mixing up
to transcribe; to duplicate; to describe; to film; to picture
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
to move (house); to change residence
one hundred years ago; a hundred year previously
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
attainment of Buddhahood during life
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)