metal fittings; metal fixtures
drop-off area; drive-up entrance; porte cochere
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
exceptional; praiseworthy; laudable
calligraphy (esp. Asian calligraphy based on Chinese characters)
to lecture; to read aloud; to devise (e.g. a strategy); to work out (e.g. a tactic); to reconciliate (with); to make peace (with)
but; however; even though; even if
period; Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Kii (former province located in present-day Wakayama and southern Mie prefectures)
glistening dew; "white dew" solar term (approx. September 8)
number of characters; character count
to harm; to injure; to invade; to raid; to oppose; to rise against
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
one leaf; one page; one sheet; (arch.) one boat
hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
phala (attained state, result); enlightenment (as the fruits of one's Buddhist practice); fruit; counter for pieces of fruit
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
-less; lacking; non-existing
impermanence; mutable; uncertain; ever-changing
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
burial (disposal of a body) by exposure to the elements; aerial sepulture (burial)
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
weather-beaten; bleached skull
8000; eight thousand; many
stone Buddhist image; unemotional person; taciturn person