protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
youngest brother; last disciple
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)
tall figure; high stature
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
loveable; very likeable; like very much
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
personal feelings; self-interest
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
sword skills; swordsmanship
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
under construction; in preparation
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
natural virtue; personal virtue
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness