indicates being the subject or receiver of an action, decision, etc.; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
sacrificial goat; scapegoat
trickster (in mythology); trickster; swindler; trickster; magician
being suited to a role; being the right person for the job; suitable role; suitable position; fitting part
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
youngest brother; last disciple
(one's efforts) not being enough; not succeeding (despite one's best efforts); not being up to the task; being beyond one's ability
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
one eye; discerning eye; excellent judgement
retiring from military service
Defense Intelligence Headquarters
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to conceal (oneself); to hide; to abscond; to deceive; to dissemble; to fool
receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving
nymph; nymph; nymph (artificial fly)
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
avenue; boulevard; tree-lined street
clear; translucent; brilliant; sweetly ringing (as the tinklings of jade)
contemplation; meditation
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
no sleep or rest; working day and night
to devote all one's energies; to give one's everything; to put in all one's effort