point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
Chinese fan palm (Livistona chinensis)
to have a talk; to tell a story
don't you think?; indicates question
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to overdo; to do too much
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
a little bit; a little while
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to encamp; to take up positions
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up; to dampen
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to be surprised; to be astonished
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit