to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
ideal situation; ideal world; perfect world; utopia
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
sincere; honest; faithful
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
loveable; very likeable; like very much
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
sympathy; compassion; pity
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
principle; theory; fundamental truth
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
to use up all one's strength
rest; break; recess; intermission
that day; the very same day
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to emphasize; to attach importance to
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
underground; subterranean
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage