king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
Chen (ancient Chinese state, approx. 1045-479 BCE); Ch'en; Chen dynasty (China, 557-589 BCE); Ch'en dynasty
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
(Japanese) empress; queen
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica)
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
many; a lot; much; multitude
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
(political) administration; political power
huge rock; firmness; solidity
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
bribe; sweetener; douceur
walking sideways; staggering; striding; being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent
government; administration