any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
but; however; even though; even if
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
Wood Horse (31st year of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1954, 2014, 2074)
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
calmly; peacefully; painlessly; comfortably
however; nevertheless; but; and yet; whereas; while
reason; cause; circumstances
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
very; greatly; exceedingly
error; mistake; slip; bug
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
Shennong; mythical king of ancient China
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
the human body; one's person
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
filial piety; showing devotion (to someone)
easy delivery; easy childbirth; safe birth
China; Chūgoku region (western part of Honshu comprising the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane); central part of a country; main region; province of the second lowest rank (ritsuryo system)
sovereign; emperor; monarch
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
something; some kind of; for some reason
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
to state; to express; to mention
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
product; produce; result; fruit