(emblem of) three comma-shaped figures arranged to form a circle; three-way fight; three-sided struggle
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
advanced; developed; seniority; senior; superior
virtuous cycle; virtuous circle
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
going out (of a noble, shogun, royalty, etc.); visit; attendance
key word; key phrase; clue; keyword; search term; index term
old master; old teacher; old monk; aged priest
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
emotional scars; mental trauma
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
twofold and threefold; doubled and redoubled
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
one-way mirror; two-way mirror
to become a thing of the past
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
conflict; fighting each other
publicly; openly; ostensibly; formally
minority group (party); minority
executive officer; administrative official
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
counter for ships; counter for half of a pair (e.g. half of a folding screen); (arch.) counter for items carried in a bundle (e.g. fish, birds, arrows)
bridge (e.g. on a warship)
senior advisor; chief advisor
single-mindedly; wholeheartedly; with all one's heart; with one's heart and soul
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
coming alongside a pier, quay, etc.; reaching land (of a boat)
outfitting (of a ship); rigging; (ship's) outfit; fittings; equipment
armament; soldier's equipment