wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
that's the way it is; such is life
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
fiction; fabrication; concoction
elimination (of a person, group, etc.); killing off; denial (of an opinion, fact, etc.); ignoring; erasure (of writing); rubbing out
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
genius; prodigy; natural gift
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
several years; a few years
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to crack; to get cracked; to develop a crack; to develop a fissure
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
although I say; although one might say; although called
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names