afterlife; the next world; the world beyond
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
questions and answers; dialogue
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
god's majesty; god's authority; might of Heaven
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
difference; variation; difference
event; phenomenon; matter
under control (e.g. of territory)
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
(arch.) office; (arch.) official; chief; head; (Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa) person (usually a woman) whose duty it is to officiate at religions ceremonies
striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
nice; good; well-executed
the same kind; accomplice; partner
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
adverse circumstances; adversity
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
cooperation; coordination; link
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing