to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
Luoyang (China); Kyoto (alternative name)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
Cao Cao (155-220), famous statesman and general at the end of Han, noted poet and calligrapher, later warlord, founder and first king of Cao Wei, father of Emperor Cao Pi; the main villain of novel the Romance of Three Kingdoms
by means of; due to; because of; according to
this occasion; at this time; now
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
going into battle; departure for the front
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
flight; desertion; escape
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
both armies; both teams; both sides
shout of victory; cry of triumph
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
(work) hard; unceasingly; strenuously; assiduously; busily; ardently
peace and tranquillity; halcyon times of peace; peaceful world