anything; whatever; whatever one likes
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
you can't give (use) what you don't have; nothing comes from nothing; (lit.) you can't shake sleeves you don't have
unreasonable idea; illogical plan; illogical move (in shogi or go)
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
youngster; young and immature person
fiery chariot (which carries the souls of sinners into hell); desperate financial situation; dire straits
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
chopping block; springboard for discussion; draft proposal; tentative plan
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
to cheat (in a romantic relationship); to play it both ways; to sit on the fence; to two-time
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
setting a bad example to others
to become the subject of rumours or conversations
last third of a month; 21st to the last day of a month
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
breaking one's ties (with); breaking off (from); pulling out (of)
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
obstinate person; stubbornness; pigheadedness; hard head (like a rock)
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
role of the villain; the bad guy
immediate; right there on the spot; impromptu; instant; instantaneous
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
hardness and softness; hard line and moderate line
cheerful; bright; clear; clean; honest
welcoming honored guests (esp. from overseas)
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)