frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
don't you think?; indicates question
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
hello; good day; good afternoon
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
talking while standing; standing around talking
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse
honor; honour; glory; (arch.) prosperity
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
and then; and so; and; so then
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance