it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
tool; implement; means; furniture
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to let (something or someone) go past; to do too much
oil lighter (for cigarettes); kerosene lighter
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
uneasily; restlessly; erratically
from now; from this moment; henceforth
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
omen; sign of luck; origin; history; dependent arising; doctrine that everything has a cause and there is nothing that arises out of nothing
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
another thing; other things; another man's property
(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing; name-calling; slander; abusive language
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
five times (as much); quintuple; fivefold
excessively spacious; unduly wide; sprawling
means of transportation; transportation system; way of getting around
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
ladle; tadpole; musical note
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
long ago; a long time ago; already
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to give; to do (something) for
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising
spoiler; revealing important plot points of a story; spoiling a story
sōmen; fine white noodles
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)