one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to be adopted; to enter a family as an adopted child
because of; owing to; due to
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
mediation; agency; agent; mediator; middleman; go-between
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
the other day; a few days ago
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to escape being burned (esp. of a building or the items in it); to survive a fire
participation; joining; entry
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to join forces; to cooperate
in one's own way or style
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
extremely; very; really; super; so
eightfold; octuple; multilayered; doubled
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
matter for congratulation (wedding, pregnancy, birth, etc.); happy event
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted