and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)