Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
loving every human being with impartiality; universal brotherhood; universal benevolence
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
personnel affairs; human affairs; human resources; HR
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
secret; private; surreptitious
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
living in a group; communal living; community life
combined (concerted) efforts; solidarity; joining forces (with)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
way; method; means; resource; course
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
ruler; monarch; sovereign
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
particular party or faction
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation