instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
nothing but; except; no more than
ashoka tree (Saraca asoca); asoka
light that is said to be emitted from some hair or tuft in Buddha's forehead; ray of light from the tuft of white hair (between the eyebrows)
to cut by abrasion; to cut by rubbing; to use up (all one's money)
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
I, as a mere priest; this humble servant of Buddha
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
convenience store lunch box
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
something; some kind of; for some reason
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
eating one's lunch box before lunchtime (e.g. of a student)
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
bento; Japanese box lunch
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice