to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
discussion; debate; argument
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
training; education; cultivation; making pottery and casting metal
way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system
very small amount of money; penny; cent; nickel; dime
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
rise and fall; ups and downs
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
(artistic) accomplishments
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
various countries; various regions; various provinces
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
royalty and titled nobility
clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
pedantry; display of one's learning
abuse; misuse; perversion
modern person; people of today
(enervating) attraction to books or learning
way of speaking; intimation
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary