with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to prostrate oneself (before)
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
to bend (with great force); to twist; to wrench; to distort (the truth)
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
resemblance; similarity; analogy
high and low (social standing)
becoming a devout believer; (religious) conversion
rising; developing; emergent; burgeoning; new
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; happiness gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
entering a faith; joining a religion
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
long-awaited; much-awaited
deceased; late; dead; departed
founder of a religious sect
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
origin; (arch.) appearance of an auspicious sign that one will receive a divine mandate to becoming emperor; (arch.) birth of an emperor or his ancestors
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
farewell; goodbye; adieu; if so; in that case; then
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
hoping against hope; desperately hoping; as a last hope
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
with a rushing sound (of rain, waves, etc.); with a whoosh (e.g. when pouring rice); in a sudden collapse; with a clatter; swarming (e.g. of insects); surging
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
scattered; separated; dispersed
pulverization; pulverisation; reducing to pieces; crushing; smashing
pleased to make your acquaintance
Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
iron plate; steel plate; sure thing; certain winner
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post