normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
to entrust; to leave to a person
sharing; division; draw; tie
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
oracle; revelation; divine message
doing as one is told; yes-man
to look around; to survey
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
tool; implement; means; furniture
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
though; even if; whether ... or ...
either way; in any case; one way or another
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
appearance; air; mien; getup
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
to form a circle; to stand in a circle
materials; data; document
supply vessel; replenishment oiler; replenishment vessel
naval port; naval station
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
to give someone space; to give someone breathing room; to cut someone some slack; to provide leeway; to provide an opportunity
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
ass; arse; rear; end; acupuncture point; hole
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
good at storytelling; good at telling (funny) stories; having the gift of gab
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
decisive battle of brief duration
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over