inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to press a question; to cross-examine
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
though; notwithstanding; although
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to begin to attend (e.g. school)
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
fifth day of the month; five days
eyes slanting downward; decline
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to have a meal; to take a meal
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
chair; stool; post; office; position
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
nutritional value; food value
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)
since when; from when; how long
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)