ideal land; perfect country; afternoon nap
ruin; wreck; mere skeleton; framework
pleasant to look at; easy to see
to go before; to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
deep sea; depths of the sea; ocean depths
talk about various topics
to get entangled (with each other); to get muddled together
skyscraping; very high; above the clouds; above this mortal world
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.)
fold; crease; lineage; pedigree; reason; logic
1000 pounds; 1000 kan; 1000 yen; 1000 pieces of gold; great weight; pricelessness
endurance contest; test of endurance
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); Taoist immortal; supernatural being; (in Japan) 11th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C)
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
competing; competition; auction
elegance; grace; refinement; good taste
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
sixth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; tapering thinning curve, usually concave left
senior group member; leader among peers; (like) one's older brother; big brother
different item; different lot
high-quality goods; choice goods
confirmation; certification; ascertainment
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
uniforms supplied to employees; an allotment
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed