this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
commander; general; leader
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
portrait of deceased person
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
(a person or body being) unidentifiable (unidentified)
government office; public office
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
strong interaction; strong force
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
such ... as; or some such
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
lucky day; auspicious day; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
moderator; host; chairman
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through