to crush; to squash; to overpower; to beat; to crush
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to slay; to kill; to put to the sword
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
to be born; to come into this world
learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
having nothing; being free of earthly attachments
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
powerless; weak; lacking physical strength; incompetent; lacking ability; powerless
lack of ability; incompetence; incapacity
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
being extremely grateful; being much obliged; being very appreciative; being very happy
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
unmistakable; unquestionable; certain; evident
government service; entering government service; finding a new lord or master to serve (of a ronin)
speech; address; curtain speech; prologue; way of speaking; manner of speech
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
knowledge; information; opinion; view
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
technical skill; ability; capacity
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence