charm; spell; curse; malediction; dharani; mantra
words; writing; ci (form of Chinese poetry); independent word
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
to cense; to burn incense
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
nth year in the Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25)
gross (i.e. 12 dozen); gross (i.e. not net); total; gross score
(one's) master; (one's) employer; leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; Lord; main thing
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
108; one hundred and eight; the number of kleshas, worldly thoughts and passions; the sum of 12 months, 24 seasons of the solar year, and 72 microseasons of one year
questions and answers; dialogue
error; mistake; slip; bug
best man; groomsman; bridesmaid; second (e.g. in a duel)
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
divine aid; divine grace; providential help
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
to bow; to worship; to receive; to see
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)
Qing dynasty (of China; 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
roasting; grilling; tempering (in metallurgy); -ware; porcelain
(full) name; family name and given name
to line up with; to be a member of; to rank with; to attend; to take part in
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
password; watchword; motto; slogan
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
to carve into; to cut into; to engrave into; to inscribe