preparing for action or battle
battle formation; disposition of troops
bodyguard (of a noble or high-ranking official); guard; attendant; aide; statues of guards that flank the gate of a shrine
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
great stature; large build
sweeping conquest; sweeping over; conquering; invading
to emphasize; to state emphatically; to speak loudly about; to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice
bolt from the blue; great surprise
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
how can (one) do something
gathering; theatrical troupe
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
reconciliation; peace; rapprochement
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
eye; eyeball; (arch.) pupil and (dark) iris of the eye; (arch.) insight; (arch.) perceptivity; (arch.) look
failure; abortive (attempt, action)
courage; ardour; high spirits
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
magistrate; shogunate administrator
preparation; arrangements
occasion; time; section (of a literary work); paragraph; season; term; principle
Imperial General Headquarters (Japan)
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
power; authority; influence
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
favor; patronage; being partial to; paying special attention to
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)