recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
to make a (government) grant; to release (a criminal)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
manner of using one's hands
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
peace conference; peace negotiations
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
in good health; alive and well; going strong
generation; the world; the age
to accrete; to become whole; to come together
family; members of a family
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
husband and wife; married couple
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
The Tale of Genji (Heian period classic)
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
training; drill; practice; discipline