kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
(natural) satellite; moon; (artificial) satellite
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; neighborhood; neighbourhood
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
the bottom of one's heart
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
outstanding achievement; signal achievement
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
one (esp. of two); the other; one way; on the other hand
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
captured piece that can be reused; person or object held in reserve; available means
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
mobilization; mobilisation
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
otherwise; or else; if not
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
old name for part of Hyogo prefecture
late autumn (fall); (arch.) ninth month of the lunar calendar
Tajima (former province located in the north of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture)
(ancient) Japan; Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span