gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
information; news; report; reward; retribution
leather strap; thong; leash
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
surplus; remainder; residue; margin; balance
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
(having experienced) many battles
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Hare; hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am); east; second month in the lunar calendar
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
white background; blank; female virgin
horizontally-wrapped fabric forming the bottom part of some traditional Japanese clothing
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
sparkling; glistening; glittering; fluttering; flickering
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
thousand years; very long period; forever