to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
artifice; wiles; trickery; art of a courtesan (esp. for seducing or deceiving customers); coquetry
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
projection (of a shadow); casting (a reflection); (geometric) projection; reflection (of feelings, experiences, etc.); projection
stereoscopy; three-dimensional vision
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
fluent (in a language); flowing
Korean (language; esp. as spoken in South Korea)
perfect; complete; flawless
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
Ma Gu; legendary Taoist immortal with long talon-like fingernails; backscratcher
China; Chūgoku region (western part of Honshu comprising the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane); central part of a country; main region; province of the second lowest rank (ritsuryō system)
pronunciation; production of sound
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why