favoritism; favouritism; partiality
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
while alive; during one's lifetime
figure; form; figurine; model figure; figure skating
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
of course; certainly; naturally
spirit; heart; disposition
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
to machine; to cut; to scrape
early; primitive; primordial
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to mix; to stir; to blend
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
as (for); for; in the capacity of
clumsy with one's hands; all thumbs
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
royal capital; imperial capital
technical skill; ability; capacity
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet