reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to pass (of time); to elapse
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
systematic; organized; organizational
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
first-year student; first-year pupil; beginner; novice; annual; annual plant
life or death; existence; destiny
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to pay back a debt; to have one's revenge; to settle a score; to get back at someone
joint enterprise; joint venture
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to threaten; to make threats
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
every month; each month; monthly
sickroom; hospital room; ward
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
conviction; belief; confidence
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person