to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
U.S. forces; American military
intercontinental ballistic missile; ICBM
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
South Korea; Republic of Korea; Korean Empire (1897-1910)
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
rule; established routine; standard operating procedure; SOP
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
auspicious event; celebration
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
almost every day; almost daily
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
for the present; for the time being
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
footwear; footgear; shoes
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
setsubun; last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar (usu. February 3 or 4), day of the bean scattering ceremony; last day of any season (according to the traditional Japanese calendar)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
contest; comparison; competition
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)