concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to add (to what was said before); to say in addition
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
(arch.) dismissal; (arch.) discharge
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
approval; license; licence; permission
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
licensed; chartered; officially allowed; legitimate
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
abbreviation; abbreviated style
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
best article under heaven; peerless
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
sympathy; empathy; response
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
heartstrings; koto string
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
man; male; masculine gender
entirety; whole; balance (in Zen); equality
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment