needless to say; obviously; of course
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
to think (only used to speak of others); to turn one's attention toward (only used to speak of others); to have feelings for (only used to speak of others); to honour the target of one's emotions
nothing but; none other than
former years; formerly; a few years ago
violent (tragic or accidental) death; dog's death
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
this world; this life; world of the living
to state; to say; to tell; to express
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to rub; to scrub; to scrape; to draw near; to press
very young; little; childish; immature
in every case; in everything; in all matters
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
main hall (of a Buddhist temple); main temple
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
God and man; heaven and man
carving; engraving; sculpture
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
(a) Buddha; deceased person
Buddhist memorial service
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
with a rattling sound; with a (gentle) clinking sound; rapping (on a door); (cooking) at a simmer; (boiling) gently; (bubbling) lightly
thousand years; thousand generations; thousand ages; eternity
punishment by Buddha; divine retribution
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
to be astonished; to be amazed
to ponder; to contemplate
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
filling; packing; stuffing; filling; (dental) filling