to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
pawn (chess piece); boing; sproing (e.g. sound of releasing a spring); flipping through the air; tossing
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
to give directions; to issue instructions
mass; mass (media, production, etc.); masturbation
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
to resound; to make a stir
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
strength; power; proficiency; ability
leadership skill; leadership ability
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
king; monarch; ruler; champion
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
noisy; confused; uproarious
divine possession; eccentric behavior; fanaticism
baton (of command); order; command; direction
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
clear and serene (as a polished mirror and still water)
being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
professional shogi player; professional go player
angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)