starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
being empty-handed; bare hands (in a fight); being penniless
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
record high; all-time high
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
the spoken words of the emperor or a noble
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis)
tower; tall building; turret; lookout; (arch.) brothel
gradually; slowly; little by little; incrementally
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
to squeeze (to the utmost); to wring out; to squeeze (money) out of someone; to wring (money) from; to scold; to criticize severely; to train ruthlessly
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
freedom from one's desires (entry into Nirvana) is true bliss
liberation from earthly desires and the woes of man; deliverance of one's soul; moksha; mukti; vimukti
cares; ill feeling; reserve
energy; vitality; mental determination
edge of the ring; verge; brink; critical moment
base (military, expedition, etc.)
Idu (archaic writing system that uses Chinese characters to represent the Korean language)
placed one upon another; piled up; excellent; splendid; superimposition; superposition
vitality; energy; dynamism
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
rumbling and shaking of the earth
in succession; one by one
sweeping with fire; mowing down; strafing
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
spare time; free time; time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
blood vessel; blood relationship
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
promise; vow; engagement; convention; rule; resolution
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double