actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
prudish; strait-laced; boring; square
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to project; to stick out; to stand out
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
fresco (technique of blending wet plaster with water-based paint); (laboratory) flask
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
marshland; wetland; swampland
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
disposal; abandonment; scrapping; annulment; cancellation; abrogation
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life