to encourage (someone); to cheer (someone) up; to give (someone) a charge; to empower
depending on; dependent on
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
double suicide; lovers' suicide; group suicide; family suicide; dedication to the point of self-sacrifice
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
more than anything; above all else
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
standing for; advocating; championing; professing (to be)
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to be overcome with emotion
to be glossy; to glisten; to shine with a luster; to look alluring; to be sexy; to be seductive
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
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
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
riding together; riding with
battlefield; battleground
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
transport corps; army service corps
logistical support; combat service support
individual; private person; personal; natural person
combat power; fighting strength
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
soldier; combatant; warrior
hard to get; hard to come by
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
judgment; judgement; discernment