period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
help; assistance; service
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
writing (e.g. as a profession)
shopping; purchased goods
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
ability; performance; efficiency
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to throw into; to toss into
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
battery; battery; pitcher and catcher
to be able to manage somehow or another
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
nature; property; disposition
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
stormy weather (at sea); poor catch of fish (due to stormy seas); poor turn-out; recession
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
review; reconsideration; revision
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
ten; 10; ten years of age
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
freedom; free; open; unrestricted
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member