God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan
to take back; to recapture
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
four generations; fourth generation immigrant; yonsei; the fourth (e.g. George IV)
extremely talented; very gifted
progress; advance; improvement; development
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
publishing; printing; sealing
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
division of a religious sect; branch of a school
to become famous; to make a name for oneself
apparent; obvious; very clear
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
occupation; calling; livelihood
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
seductive; sensual; coquettish
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
auditor (Edo period); examiner; inquisitor; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
providence; luck; favor; favour; advantage
sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul; Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
progress; being under way
(not) even once; (not) ever
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
to hurry (up); to press; to urge on
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
offering; presentation; donation
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
Chōryaku era (1037.4.21-1040.11.10)
proposal; motion; recommendation
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
making an attempt; trial run
community; circles; kingdom; erathem; field (electrical); border
university graduate; bachelor; bachelor's degree
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
secret ceremony; ritual; sanctum sanctorum
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor