to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
high priest; highly ranked priest; virtuous priest; priest of great sanctity and learning
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
however; nevertheless; but; and yet; whereas; while
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
-less; lacking; non-existing
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
your body; your health; yourself; you
to conjecture; to comprehend; to surmise; to understand; to estimate
not a little; not a few; considerable
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
propensity; tendency; inclination; deflection
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
to beg; to request; to demand; to entreat
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to bend a bow; to shoot an arrow; to rise up against; to rebel against
to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
dispersal; breaking up; running away; fleeing
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
great person; distinguished person; outstanding figure; giant; person of high caliber
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to make a fist; to clench one's fist