to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
subordinate work; assistant; servant
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to serve; to work for; to attend
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
(within a) territory; domains
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
indicate reason; infers some protest
official business; public business
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
February; second month of the lunar calendar
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
to get strong; to gain strength