at that very moment; at precisely that time; just when
reception hall (in a temple or palace)
host and guest; principal and auxiliary; subject and object (philosophical); subject and object
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
a few hours; several hours; about two to six hours
relative by marriage; affinity
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
stratagem for causing a rift in the enemy camp by using a seditious plot
seniority; precedence; upper seat
for today; for the time being
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
dissent; disagreement; disapproval; objection; refusal
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
law (esp. ancient East Asian criminal code); regulation; vinaya (rules for the monastic community); Ritsu (school of Buddhism); lüshi (style of Chinese poem); (musical) pitch; six odd-numbered notes of the ancient chromatic scale
chastity; fidelity; faithfulness; virtue
neat and clean; tidy; trim
bright, clear and reverberate
lonely; dreary; desolate; few; scarce; sparse
sad tone (of music, words, etc.)
bass range (in Japanese music); six even-numbered notes of the ancient chromatic scale; Japanese seven-tone gagaku scale similar to Mixolydian mode (corresp. to: re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do)
harmonious melody; harmony; unity; euphony
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
helper; assistant; second
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
completely; fully; entirely
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation