Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
head; chief; leader; the greatest of all; the most excellent
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
frivolity; levity; shallowness; superficiality
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)
riches and honours (honors); wealth and rank
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
sagacity; wisdom; intelligence
Mencius (372-289 BCE); Mengzi; Mencius (one of the Four Books)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
broadminded; magnanimous; (arch.) abundant (of flowing water); (arch.) plentiful
praise; glorification; extolment
examination hall; examination room; laboratory; experimental station; testing ground
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
difficult problem or question
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
much; remarkably; not at all (with neg. verb); quickly and vigorously; unhesitatingly
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
study; research; investigation
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
careful reading; close reading; intensive reading
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
criticism; critique; review; commentary
sukiyaki; thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
nourishing or nutritious food
seventh day of the month; seven days
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.