disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
self-control; self-mastery; self-restraint; self-denial
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
obstinate and self-assertive
doctrinal discussion; jurisprudence
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
pride; boast; credit (to)
indecent; shameful; unsightly; pathetic
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
ignorant of the ways of the world
white (complexion); fair-skinned
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
pushing from behind; backing; supporting; instigation; instigator
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
person with low tastes; uncultured person; worldly person; ordinary person (who has not entered the priesthood); layperson; layman
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
softness; gentleness; weakness
death; rejection (of a manuscript, etc.); lacking; without
mole; lentigo; beauty mark; beauty spot
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
praise; tribute; inscription (on a painting)
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
region; limits; stage; level
hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa); Japanese cypress
silent (esp. of the passing of the night); piercing (cold)
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
woman; girl; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); feminine noun
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
presbyopia; age-related longsightedness; farsightedness
young person; youngster; greenhorn; novice; inexperienced person
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)