to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
working hard; applying oneself; cultivating one's character (through hard work or study); polishing (stones)
rubber band; elastic band
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
local product; homegrown; homebred
flood of emotions; many thoughts
promoting; increase; advance
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to grow bored
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
same room; sharing a room; occupying the same room
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
innocence; being not guilty
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
earthly paradise; Shangri-la
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
tone quality; sound quality
English conversation; school for English conversation
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
full use; extensive use; complete utilization
trivia; snippet of knowledge
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
asleep (in bed); sick in bed
pussy (i.e. female genitals); sexual intercourse
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign