given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
refined; elegant; graceful; classic
condition; situation; prospects
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
future (usually near); prospects
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
convenient; handy; useful
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
one's wife; wife (of somebody below the speaker in rank)
honorific/polite/humble prefix
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
it is not (like that) either
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
looking into distance; watchtower; distant view
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
government service; the bureaucracy
ministry; department; province (of China); saving; conserving
subordinate official; government clerk
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
kitchen door; back door; service door; host's entrance to a tea-ceremony room
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
sewing; tailoring; newly tailored clothes