self-interest; selfish desire
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
falling asleep easily; finding it easy to fall asleep
nightlife; night amusements
repetition of position (in chess, shogi, etc.); repetition draw
taiji (in Chinese philosophy, the principle that embodies all potential things, incl. time and space)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; greedy
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
immediately; at once; instantly
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
glorious; luxuriant; splendid; in full bloom; in full glory
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)