上声 (jōshō, “rising tone”) / 去声 (kyoshō, “departing tone”) / 入声 (nisshō, “checked tone”) / 平声 (hyōshō, “level tone”)

(formal) [I, we] wish you a happy new year (literally meet a good year)

(Buddhism) think on the power of Kannon

(idiomatic) Avoiding vanity or a showy appearance in oneself or in objects, such as by wearing plain clothes rather than gaudy clothes or driving a practical car rather than a sports car. Simplicity over vanity.

feelings for a departed one grow weaker over time; out of sight, out of mind

(literally) know the other side and yourself, a hundred battles will not be perilous