event; phenomenon; matter
to have an eye on; to zero in on
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
phase; aspect; field; side
pathogenic bacteria; germ; pathogen
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
internal organs; intestines; viscera
in the midst of the enemy
to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
same kind; accomplices; companions
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to force to do; to compel
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
failure; abortive (attempt, action)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
pains; efforts; trouble; labor; labour; services
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
usual practice; custom; common usage
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
edict; public announcement
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
to be eager to pursue one's own interests; to think only of profit
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody