but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
address (e.g. opening or closing remarks); speech; ci (Chinese literary form); ancillary word
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
way; method; means; resource; course
another kind; distinct species; variety
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
thorough discussion; careful consideration; rigorous investigation
founding a temple (on a hill-top)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
deep sea; depths of the sea; ocean depths
polish; improvement; burnishing
mouth of a river; lower stream
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
aforesaid; above-mentioned; said; above
excellent poem; famous poem
imperial edict to confer nobility titles (in ancient China)
off-shoot; noble (family) sibling
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
outstandingly; extraordinarily; exceptionally
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
van (of a movement); vanguard; forefront
house of parliament (congress, diet, etc.); graduate school; postgraduate school; institution (often medical); institutional building; sub-temple; minor temple building
imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc.; emperor; ex-emperor; empress
keeper of imperial archives; worker skilled in the brewing of sake or soy sauce
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
catch in one's hands; seizure
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened