merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to differ; to vary; to disagree
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
menial; meanness; servility; abject
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
inversion; opposition; conflicting; repulsion; contradiction
bringing about; cause; provocation
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
imperial court; royal court
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
personal appearance; character; personality
to begin talking; to open up
paintings and calligraphic works
amusement; diversion (to pass time); pastime; recreation
man of letters; man of taste; art connoisseur; narcissus
nature's beauty (cool breeze and bright moon)
(arch.) exposure; (arch.) clarity; exoteric Buddhism; public Buddhist teachings
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
three generations; three periods; third generation
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
deep-rooted (suspicion, etc.)
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
letter; missive; note; mail
resultant force; assistance; help; donation; alms
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
deliberate; careful; thoughtful; deeply laid plan
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
price; cost; value; worth; value
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth