to sweep clean; to brush clean
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
to grudge; to be stingy; to be unwilling to pay
Ministry of Revenue (Tang-dynasty China)
1000 ri; (a) long distance
personal; individual; private
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
everything; anything; nothing
complex; intricate; complicated; confused; troublesome; vexatious
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to invite in; to show someone in
northern pintail (Anas acuta)
physical condition; state of health
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
one game (of go, shogi, etc.); one board (go, shogi, etc.); one office (of a broadcasting station, post office, etc.)
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to think out; to devise; to invent; to begin to think; to come up with a plan
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to face each other; to be opposite one another; to be in opposition; to conflict
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake