river; stream; River; the ... river
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
southern army (e.g. in a civil war; esp. the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
northern army (e.g. in a civil war; esp. the Union Army during the American Civil War)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
heart and soul; one's soul (heart)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
kindling; small bits of scrap wood used to fuel a stove
8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar
Japanese beech (Fagus crenata); Siebold's beech
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
how much; how many; however
to work; to labor; to labour; to put to work; to make (someone) work
mausoleum; imperial court
equality; impartiality; evenness
counter for books; volume
new government; new administration
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
imagination; supposition; guess
great scholar; profound scholar