to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
second player (out of three); player that goes after the dealer
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
difference; discrepancy; variation
receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
every single word and phrase; each and every word
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
smoothly; easily; readily
reading aloud; recitation
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
clause; article; stipulations
absolutely; positively; decidedly
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
right (to do something); authority; power
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
unreasonably stubborn; not knowing when to give up
accession to the throne; enthronement
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty