principle; theory; fundamental truth
oppression; suppression; pressure
the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate
love and believe in; intimacy
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to be playful; to gambol; to flirt with; (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
pupil; student; schoolchild
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
every year; yearly; annually
but; however; even though; even if
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
such; this sort of; like this
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
one of these days; someday; one day
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
immorality; injustice; adultery; illicit relationship; murdering one's teacher or a government official (one of the eight unpardonable crimes)
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
loved one; lover; sweetheart