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
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to clap one's hands in prayer
derivation; development; offshoot
to escape from; to get out
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
master; expert; brilliant move (in go, shogi, etc.); excellent move
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
temple (esp. large one); monastery; temple building
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
cluster of Kofun-period graves
swaying (repeatedly, in a large, slow motion)
senility; dotage; decrepitude
electrically powered; electric
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to narrow the focus; to focus attention (on); to concentrate (on); to zero in
trifling; trivial; insignificant
small spiral-shelled snail; spiral shellfish
what was said; what it means; origin of a story (or tradition, etc.)
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing (someone) with a sword diagonally from the shoulder
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
honest; upright; cleanhanded; unselfish
restoration (to the original state or location); reconstruction; restitution
to extend (e.g. a house); to add to (e.g. coals to a fire)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
in any case; at all events; no matter how things turn out; whichever way it goes
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
to kick into (e.g. a ball into a goal)