practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
medal of honour; medal of merit
regarding highly; attaching importance to
foreign country; another country; another province; strange land; alien land
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to bow one's head; to hang one's head; to droop (e.g. ears of grain)
courtesy; etiquette; formality; (religious) observance; ritual; rite
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
polite; respectful; reverent
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
a great variety of; diversity
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
monetary; financial; pecuniary
every year; yearly; annually
trial; judgement; judgment
someone (something) not to be trifled with
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
as before; as ever; as it was originally
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude