Vocabulary

to have a drink; to grab a drink

pescetarian; pescatarian; pesco-vegetarian

basic food elements (protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, minerals)

fish and vegetables; side dishes (e.g. with rice)

anorexia

bolt from the blue; unforeseen event; complete surprise

suitcase (with wheels and telescopic handle); trolley case

good things do not last long

low-lying region; lowland; basal zone

discontented elements (e.g. of society); dissatisfied members; malcontents

commuter; season-ticket passenger

hydroxychloroquine

autophagy

(baby) bouncer

death

championship cup; trophy

esoterica; mystery; sanctum

revelation (by God, spirits, etc.)

government-affiliated; state-dominated; government-run

French cuisine

to replace one tyranny by another; to use violence against violence

evening rain

azithromycin

egg yolk

secret; mystery

Confucianism and Mohism; Confucianism and the teachings of Mozi

Confucius and Mozi (ancient Chinese philosophers)

Bulgaria

folk monster who wanders at night injuring and kidnapping people

Kannon of Great Mercy (alt. name for Avalokiteshvara); Greatly Compassionate Kannon; Daihi Kannon

Nichiren sect that does not accept from or give to non-believers

five-part gravestone representing earth, water, fire, wind and heaven

head temple

head temple (of a branch temple)

bell-shaped window (usu. in temples)

temple tower housing a drum for marking the passing of time

karamon gate with karahafu eaves at the front and back

dining hall at a Zen temple or monastery; refectory

small buildings at the sides of a Zen temple gate (containing stairs to the upper storey)

funk carioca; baile funk