flux; flux (used in soldering, smelting, etc.); solvent; flax
irresistible; unstoppable; indomitable; breaking bamboo
tying up; binding; total; sum; conclusion (e.g. of a gathering); end; final meal after a drinking party
length and width; length and breadth; every direction; all directions; as one wishes; as one pleases
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
counter for drops of liquid
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
to lick off; to take (something) off by licking
heavy snow; heavy snowfall; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
to encourage; to give courage to
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
to plunder; to capture; to seize; to snatch away; to steal; to grab away
to get a haircut; to give a haircut; to cut hair
two by two; by twos; as a couple; in pairs
to drive (e.g. a horse, carriage); to control; to manage; to govern; to rule
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
acrobatics; risky undertaking
new moon; first day of the lunar month; crescent moon
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
military profession; military post
praise; worship; adoration; glorification
manners and customs; customs and habits
supreme; greatest; highest; best
common evil; common fault
every month; each month; monthly
breastplate; chest protector; bib
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
tailor; seamstress; dressmaker; clothier
new type; new style; new model; new strain (e.g. infectious disease)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments