to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
party; gang; company; squad
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
flight; desertion; escape
belief; faith; conviction
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
peerless; unequaled; unequalled
technique; art; skill; move
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
remnants of an enemy army
cleaning up; sweeping up; mopping up
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
motherland; fatherland; native country
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
defense; defence; defensive preparations
military campaign; battle; war
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
take this opportunity (to apologize, thank, explain, etc.)