to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
in this way; along these lines; similarly
to feel depressed; to be down
to sit for an examination
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
postoperative; after surgery
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
piling up; accumulating; forming a (huge) pile; lying in piles
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
the Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Ram; hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm); south-southwest; sixth month of the lunar calendar
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
rather than; more ... than ...
miserable; wretched; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; sorrowful
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness; uprightness; integrity; scrupulousness
tedious talk; impertinent talk; repetitious talk; saucy speech; pretentious statement
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to act; to stop by (somewhere; esp. of a criminal on the run); to drop by
to be kind to; to treat kindly
while alive; during one's lifetime
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
contradiction; inconsistency
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
modesty; humility; being humble
hot pot party; party with guests sitting around a hot pot