more and more; increasingly; all the more
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
consists of; comprises; is made up of
way; method; means; effect; result; benefit
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake
man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)
shameless; brazen and unscrupulous
reason; cause; circumstances
to slap; to strike; to spank
coolly; indifferently; nonchalantly; calmly
this and that; one thing or another
strong, immovable sense of morality; high moral character; chastity; virtue
capable person; shrewd person
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to do; to commit; to accomplish; to achieve
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
everyday life; daily life
close friendship; intimate friendship
drama; play; powerful drug
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
passions; sexual desire; lust
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
beach; seashore; captured pieces (in the game of go); captured stones; Yokohama; (arch.) riverbank