to twist a thread; to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
meditation; contemplation
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
secretary; councillor; councilor
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
seamanship; (the art of) navigation
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
being too late; losing one's final chance
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
cannon; carom (billiards); cannon
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
wheat straw; barley straw
waste of labor or energy; waste of labour; vain effort
relaxation; recreation; recess
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
making one's best exertions
reverse side; opposite (of the expected); purl stitch (knitting)
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo; mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams
to work assiduously; to give one's all; to make the utmost effort; (lit.) to make (grind) one's body into dust
going against one's will; contrary to one's intentions; going against one's desire; going contrary to one's wishes
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance