roots of grass; (fig.) places hidden from sight; grassroots (e.g. of a political party); rank and file
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis)
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
infancy; childhood; tender age
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
even though; despite; notwithstanding
fair complexion; face without makeup; inexperience
military science; strategy; tactics
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame; (earning) distinction
nature's beauty (cool breeze and bright moon)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
pleasant smell; aroma; fragrance; pleasant-smelling vegetation
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
secondary meaning; of secondary import
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
great person; outstanding talent; hero
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
failure; abortive (attempt, action)
light; faint; pale; fleeting
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
lodging; relay station; post town; constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)