proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
making a killing; making easy money; robbery; robber
to rise (to a high position); to work one's way up; to push one's way up; to be promoted
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
all you want; as much as one wants
elopement; running away with a lover
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
becoming old; grain or plant harvested more than a year ago
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
pride; self-confidence; self-esteem; self-conceit
divorce; dissolution of adoption
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
heir; successor; family estate; family fortune; headship of a family
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life