trivial matter; trifling thing; something ordinary
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
guidance; showing the way; massage; tao yin; Taoist Neigong
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
confections; sweets; candy; cake
muahaha (laughter); mwahahaha; bahaha; bwahaha
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
completely; entirely; absolutely; not at all; not in the least
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to some extent; to a certain extent
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to call out; to ask someone to come
crescent moon; young moon
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
established; fixed; prearranged; predetermined
Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)
celebration; auspicious occasion
attendance; participation; presence
to miss (doing); to fail (to do); to do without
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
in deep black; in jet black
row house built on top of a castle wall; row houses surrounding a main residence; having great knowledge about Buddhism; Vaisravana (one of the Four Heavenly Kings)
arched bridge with Chinese-style railings; Chinese-style bridge
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
wealthy and powerful family