unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
great war; great battle; world war
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
approaching the enemy; (coming into) contact with the enemy; engaging the enemy
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; dogfight; scuffle; rough-and-tumble
to go to the next stage (after failing to reach a conclusion); to be carried over (e.g. to the next meeting); to go into (a run-off, overtime, extra innings, etc.)
end; close; conclusion; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
to need; to call for; to require
responsibility; duty; obligation
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to sob; to never stop crying; to cry on and on
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to read and understand; to interpret (e.g. a difficult text); to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to covet; to crave; to indulge in; to do ceaselessly; to eat greedily; to devour
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
behaving outrageously as though there were no one around; acting without consideration for others; arrogance; audacity; insolence
arrest; apprehension; capture
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
as hoped for; as expected
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
in good health; alive and well; going strong
writing down; taking notes; notes; writings; written examination; written test
sulky look (often with puffed cheeks); sullen look; pout; glower
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner