monk; priest, particularly a high-ranking Zen monk honored by the imperial court
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
naniwabushi; variety of sung narrative popular during the Edo period
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
telecommunications; correspondence
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
members; member; constituent
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
projection; protrusion; rupture (e.g. of gas); jetting out; prominence; standing out
governing institution; governing institutions; organ of government
property rights; right to own property
property; fortune; assets
annual expenditure; annual salary paid to Diet members
receiving payments (pension, ration)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
Nichiren chant; (an empty) slogan
divine possession; eccentricity; irrationality; fanaticism
break in time; interruption; pause
to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)
revelation (by God, spirits, etc.)
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
rash; reckless; headlong; foolhardy
way; course; the only way
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
temporary retirement; leave of absence; suspension from office