merit; virtuous deed; divine reward (for virtuous deeds); grace (of the buddhas and gods); merit; meritum
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
demon; daemon (in Unix, etc.)
to be eloquent; to have a way with words
to do for (the sake of someone else)
first thing in the morning
considerably; greatly; a lot
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
languorous; weary; listless; somber; sombre; gloomy
funny story; funny anecdote
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense