hazard area (flood, tsunami, etc.); danger zone; no man's land
bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)
large triple gate to temple
(at a rate of) once a month; 10 percent monthly interest
behind with everything; too late; reactive
(social) position; status
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
spare time; free time; leisure
to cultivate a better understanding
individual match; single game
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
beautiful; good; excellent
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
all-out attack; general offensive
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in