to pass (of time); to elapse
metallic sound; metallic clank
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
to become an expert; to be master at
maneuver to return a sword to its scabbard
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
though; notwithstanding; although
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
two persons; two people; pair; couple
near; close; beside; third person
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
trouble; bother; annoyance
honorific/polite/humble prefix
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to go to the bottom of an affair; to inquire into the origin
older sister; elder sister
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use