like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to subsist; to keep on living
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
not necessarily so; is not always true
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
environment; circumstance
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
imperial palace; shrine; Grand Empress Dowager; Empress Dowager; woman of imperial lineage who has borne a child; elderly woman of imperial lineage
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
chasing after women; womanizing
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
go that far; to that extent
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
what do you want?; can I help you?