one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
to develop into a serious incident
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
Mahamayuri (deity usu. depicted riding a peacock)
long-cherished desire; satisfaction (from achieving one's desire)
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
for work; in a manner related to work
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
to be similar (to); to be akin (to); to be like
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (forever); to continue to conceal
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
spirit of a dead person; ghost; departed soul; vengeful spirit (spawned from a dead person's hate); vindictive soul (of a deceased person)
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
some book; book about that subject; books
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
slight superiority (in knowledge, experience, ability, etc.); being slightly older
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
nightly procession of monsters, spirits, etc.; veritable pandemonium; large number of people plotting and doing evil; creepy characters roaming about
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
attaining enlightenment; becoming a Buddha; entering Nirvana; going to heaven; resting in peace; dying (peacefully)
to exorcise; to cleanse; to purify
deep-seated grudge; hatred
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
disgusting; sickening; revolting; nauseating
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; relationship; relation; (good, bad, etc.) terms
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
treating someone like a child