both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
Korean stew; Korean hot pot
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)
nothing; nil; naught; nought
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
immediately; right away; on the spot
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)
to act as an intermediary
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
political situation; political affairs
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to carry; to bring (to a place)
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
sudden drop; precipitous slope
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
diagonally; obliquely; slantingly; slantwise
to step firmly; to harden by treading
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
express messenger; postman; mailman; courier
box for holding letters; letter case (carried by a messenger)
horse riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
(town) market; (street) market; marketplace
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch