brush and ink; writing; drawing
outer wall (e.g. castle); outer block (enclosure); outline; contour
(arch.) wild boar; infant wild boar; pig
to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment; persecution
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
(in gagaku or noh) middle section of a song
including a sum of money in one's calculations; appropriation (a sum of money)
to be extremely dangerous
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
to strengthen; to fortify; to secure
Kangi era (1229.3.5-1232.4.2); Kanki era
high steward; grand master
installment payment or delivery; instalment payment or delivery
literary and military arts; the pen and the sword
one pair (set) of clothes
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
retainer; vassal; servant
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
whole nation; whole land; whole country
between both countries; bilateral
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings