market (for goods, services, etc.); outlet (for selling); opening
another state; different region
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
firm; strong; solid; stable
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
study of foreign languages; linguistics
to carry in one's pocket; to own; to take; to carry about
money-making; earning money
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations; difficulties
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
decisive action; carrying out; resolute enforcement; execution
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
Liang dynasty (China, 502-557)
southern sky; heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica); nandina
mozuku (Cladosiphon okamuranus and Sphaerotrichia divaricata, types of edible seaweed)
turning round (a ship); changing course; veering
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
pontoon bridge; floating bridge; bridge (of a ship)
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
shades of night; night scene
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)