in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
tank (of fluid); cistern; vat; tank (military vehicle)
attaching paramount weight (to); placing utmost priority (on); regarding as the most important
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
in this manner; in this way; like this
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
tackling (to the ground); tackle (in rugby, hockey, etc.); tackle (position in American football); fishing tackle
decrease; reduction; decline
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
first move (in shogi, go, etc.); beginning; start
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
player versus player; PvP
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
upper half of the body; upper body
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness
rapid firing; continuous firing; firing in quick succession
not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
exemplification; illustrating by example
disastrous flooding; kelpie; water demon that brings floods or disasters
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to unfold; to unroll; to open
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
one more; another (one); (not) quite; (not) entirely; (not) enough
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut