in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of
to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
(good quality) meat; processed meat; small goods
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
proofreading; correction of press; calibration
inscription of scripture on stone
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
the same; the said; likewise
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
territorial relationship; regional bond
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
election; selection; choice
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
Minister of Works (Zhou-dynasty China)
native Japanese reading of a Chinese character; precept; lesson; one's teachings
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
free-loader; hanger-on; parasite; house guest
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
(arch.) large river (esp. the Yangtze); Lake Biwa
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
story; tale; talk; discussion
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while