to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
handbook; manual; vade mecum; essential item; must-have
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
other; another; over; more than; I; me
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
killing and wounding; bloodshed
God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to be remembered; to go down in history
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
at once; immediately; right now
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
war; battle; match; game; competition
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner