steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
to accuse someone falsely; to make a false charge
I regret to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
exemplar; model; example; pattern
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
popular will; will of the people
fetal movement; movements of the fetus; quickening; signs (of); indications; stirrings
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
(United States of) America; USA
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
diverse; various; wide-ranging
coastline; shoreline; coastal railway
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
to peer into the darkness
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
porcelain; china; chinaware
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
attendee; participant; person present
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
power balance; balance of power
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help; disservice
metal ring; metal hoop; trivet; train wheel; train
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
to help (someone) to their feet; to help (someone) up
to arrest; to capture; to seize
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
sparkling; glistening; glittering; fluttering; flickering