secret ceremony; ritual; sanctum sanctorum
reason; cause; history; origin
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
Buddhist revelation through intuitive discernment; Spiritual awakening cannot be experienced with words and letters; Spiritual enlightenment can be attained only by means of communion of mind with mind (Zen Buddhism)
telepathy; tacit understanding; thought transference; non-verbal Zen Buddhist transmission to a disciple of the central tenets of Buddhism
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
literal translation; direct translation
free translation; liberal translation
ability; performance; efficiency
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
reading comprehension; ability to read and understand
symbol; code; sign; notation
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
written language; literary language
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
moment; brief space of time
regarding highly; attaching importance to
transcendence; transcendency; transcendental; to transcend; to rise above
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
type of occupation; occupational category
commerce; trade; business
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
character information; character data; textual data
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
sneeze; spoken twice in response to someone sneezing as a charm against an early death
eternal; unlimited; endless
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with