to start working; to take action
sixth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; tapering thinning curve, usually concave left
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
time; season; period; phase; stage
south side of a mountain; Sanyo district
Emperor Antoku; Antoku Tenno (1178-1185 CE, reigning: 1180-1185 CE)
temporary lodging built to accommodate an Imperial visit
to leave as is; to ignore
armaments; military preparations
trust; confidence; credence
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
ability; capability; skill
flour; meal; powder; dust
government; administration; statesmanship
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
one or two; a few; small number
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
administration of justice
Ooe No Hiromoto (1148-1225)
skill; dexterity; proficiency
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
vitality; ability to earn a living
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
military affairs; military service
police; police officer; police station