to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
what sort of; what kind of; what way
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
linking; linkage; associating (information); connecting
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
five times (as much); quintuple; fivefold
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
per person; per capita; per head
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
in proportion to; according to; depending on