meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
eternal; unlimited; endless
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
fortunetelling (as an occupation)
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
to set up shop; to open a store
go that far; to that extent
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to turn towards; to point
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
with these words; while saying
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
nothing but; none other than
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
benevolence (esp. as a virtue of Confucianism); consideration; human; kernel; nucleolus
to understand; to make out
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
a short while ago; already
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
downhill; decline; waning
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot