draw (in competition); tie game
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
now that; since; so long as; because
training; drill; practice; discipline
this is why; this means; it is the case that
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
making efficient; optimization
perception; sensing; noticing
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
that's the way it is; such is life
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood
(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track
in proportion to; just as much as
softness; gentleness; weakness
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
sattva (being); bodhisattva
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
news; word; tidings; omen
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
(not) even once; (not) ever
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
drought; long spell (period) of dry weather
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)