many; numerous; various; large number of
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
at a young age; while still young
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
centripetal force; unifying force; cohesive power
practical effect; efficacy; efficiency
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to flatter; to play up (to); to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to cater (to)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
idly; lazily; aimlessly; evasively; elusively; vaguely
real intention; true motive; true meaning
cannot be helped; unavoidable
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
ancient times; prehistoric times
(distinction of) sex; gender
sexless; nonsexual; asexual; agamic; genderless
androgynous; gender-neutral
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
unchanged (from long ago); as it was in the past; same old; traditional
the way one works; one's working manner
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
childish; childlike; immature; infantile
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
rule; government; administration
to concern; to be related
power; authority; jurisdiction
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
just because; even if; even though
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to cense; to burn incense
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)