持

to ruin oneself

prayer (to get rid of misfortune, disease, etc.); incantation; faith healing

Buddhism

adhisthana (blessing of a buddha or bodhisattva)

to brace oneself; to keep one's spirits up; to keep one's composure; to pull oneself together; to stay strong

unable to stay healthy; ruining one's health; exceeding the limits of one's body

feeling of fullness; ability of a food to fill you up

Unorthodox form

not knowing what to do with the time one has on one's hand

chief priest of temple

deferential treatment (out of fear)

hot-tempered person

professional jester; professional entertainer; comedian; buffoon

flatterer; sycophant; brown-noser

Humble; Common noun; Used when exchanging gifts; usu. as ～ですが

small token of one's sentiments

Adverb (fukushi)

just slightly; only a bit

moderately wealthy person

Idiomatic expression

to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; to carry a lantern

defend and maintain; support; protection

confidentiality; nondisclosure

base support (e.g. for a party in an election); substrate; load bearing layer; supporting layer

adherence (to one's beliefs); persistence; sticking to one's guns; standing one's ground

one's support (power) base; the base of one's support in an electorate

mediation; intermediation; procuration; go-between; facilitating a rendezvous between lovers

entertainment; treatment; reception

bringing one's own lunch

Law

Peace Preservation Act

health maintenance; health preservation

Suru verb - special class

to have readied a bow and stand at ready; to watch for an opportunity; to wait until the time is ripe

grasp; hold; grip