the five skandhas (matter, sensation, perception, mental formations and consciousness); the five aggregates
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to stop (plug) one's ears
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
one's last journey; the journey to the other world; death
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
conference room; place of assembly
every person; every mouth; every entrance
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
proceedings (e.g. parliament, congress); business (of the day)
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
this occasion; at this time; now
to regard someone with odium; to look at someone with reproach
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
neglecting; ignoring; paying no attention to; superior to (e.g. a professional); outdoing; outshining
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
rock candy; sugar candy; crystallized sugar; sugar crystals
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
accession to the throne; enthronement
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
sickroom; hospital room; ward
every month; each month; monthly
counter for choices, options, etc.
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
to fan; to incite; to instigate
somewhat below; slightly below
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to move along; to go alongside; to walk along; to follow; to run down (one's cheek, leg, etc.); to trickle down