recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
next term; next period; next version; next release
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to order; to command; to appoint
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
education for governing as a monarch; kingcraft
ambitious; motivated; willful
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
in one's own way or style
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to tear up and throw away
a pair (of shoes or socks)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
decision; determination; resolution
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
highest grade; superlative degree
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
to give a glance (at); to take one look at