to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
distinction; differentiation; classification
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
maximum permissible level or dosage
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
firm; strong; solid; stable
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
number of times; frequency; count
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
manner of using one's hands
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
without the least difference; exactly; perfectly; to the inch
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
shortsighted; narrow-minded
hack; inferior horse; inferior person; incapable person
blockage; blockade; blocking up; stoppage; obstruction; occlusion
to use and then throw away
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
in spite of; regardless of
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
to keep away; to keep at a distance
action of making something; -ification
phala (attained state, result); enlightenment (as the fruits of one's Buddhist practice); fruit; counter for pieces of fruit
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)
kiwi (Apteryx spp.); kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
rottenness; decay; corruption