to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
schedule; program; programme; agenda
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
being raised in the mountains; person raised in the mountains
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
pure and innocent; immaculate
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
open; frank; liberal; open-minded
to move forward; to move on
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
sight; attraction; spectacle; something worth seeing
locker room; changing room; dressing room
to avoid (physical contact with); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing