Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
bento; Japanese box lunch
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
rather; better; instead; if anything
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
in this way; along these lines; similarly
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
together; at the same time; same; identical
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
fence; hedge; barrier; wall; railing
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
close; intimate; on good terms
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy