to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to have a long life; to live a long time
though; notwithstanding; although
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
ups and downs; bobbing up and down; rising and falling; ebbing and flowing
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to disperse; to take a castle
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
egoism; egotism; selfishness
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
rule; reign; peaceful times
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
(social) position; status
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of; to take a tea break; to rest
chogori; jeogori; short jacket traditionally worn by Koreans
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
russet; tawny; yellow-brown
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
indicates the target of an activity; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk