beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
several people; a few people
vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
older brother and younger sister
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
when it comes to ...; as for ...
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
bamboo stick used to strike meditators into greater wakefulness (in Zen Buddhism); striking someone's wrist with one's index and middle finger
exemplar; model; example; pattern
way; method; means; resource; course
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
tsumugi; pongee; traditional rough-surfaced cloth woven from raw silk
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
elder sister; effeminate man
to show (someone) out; to see (someone) off; to forward; to dispatch (goods); to push (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind
connection; link; relationship
to say; to be called; to do
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled