that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to pair with; to pair up; to pair off
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
for example; for instance; e.g.
such; this sort of; like this
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
adds force or indicates command
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
how long; how much; to what extent
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)