self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
rather; sooner; preferably
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
verbal message; word (from someone)
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
biological parent; real parent
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if ... doesn't suit you; if you don't like ...; if ... doesn't take your fancy
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
barrier wall; bulkhead; partition; septum; diaphragm
inside; interior; inner part
laborer; labourer; blue-collar worker
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks
daruma; tumbling doll; Bodhidharma; prostitute
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
face; looks; vestiges; trace
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
immediately; at once; instantly
near; close; beside; third person
reform; reformation; reorganization
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
wild enthusiasm; being crazy about
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
sovereign; ruler; head of state
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
handful; small amount; small number
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
leader; guide; mentor; coach
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)