to sow; to plant; to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict); to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)
contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to one's heart's content or satisfaction
first half of a game; first half of a match
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
if so; in that case; in that situation
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
after a long time; for the first time in a while
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
wind and waves; discord; trouble; hardships
fragment; scrap; piece; shred
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); approach; foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
oil lighter (for cigarettes); kerosene lighter
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to increase; to add to; to augment
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
means; expedient; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
weather; fair weather; fine weather
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)