even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
poverty; need; destitution; having great difficulty with; struggling greatly with; being in distress
to lead a life; to live a life
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
agricultural land; farmland
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
vicious circle; vicious cycle
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
good humour (humor); good mood
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
when it comes to ...; as for ...
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to indicate; to show; to point to
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
fragment; small piece; scrap; shred (e.g. of emotion); trace; bit
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
shady; underhanded; questionable