or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
(social) position; status
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
one's home; one's humble abode
particularly; only; in the case of
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
silence (not speaking); muteness
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to force open; to push open
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
to like; to love; to be fond of
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
nature; property; disposition
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
student; follower; students and pupils
the Analects of Confucius (one of the Four Books)
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power
living room (Western style); sitting room
fast living; dissipated life; riotous life
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say