on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
worldly desires; evil passions; appetites of the flesh; klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
competing; competition; auction
south wind; southerly wind; (arch.) summer
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
native place; birth-place; one's old home; province; region; locality
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
river; stream; River; the ... river
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
fertile; productive; fruitful
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
northern part; the north (of a region)
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
by some chance; somehow; in some way; somehow or other; one way or another; by any means possible
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to badger; to pester; to beg