relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
using without consideration for others; using (another person, etc.) in a way that's convenient to oneself (but detrimental to the person, thing etc. being used); using in a reckless manner
amplitude; (degree of) instability; volatility; fluctuation
(national) capital (city); metropolis
narrow margin; slim margin
previous king; late king; ancient virtuous king
dark; gloomy; black; doleful; discouraged; disappointed
patterns of thinking; train of thought
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
infuriating; extremely irritating; galling; vexing
admiration; being impressed (by)
of all things (people, places, days, etc.)
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
forced march; (fig.) doing something on a very strict schedule
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
making a fuss (about nothing); brouhaha
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
existential threat; life-or-death crisis
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
according to plan; as planned
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
belief; conviction; opinion
national crisis; national disaster
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
to grow; to grow up; to be good at; to excel in
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
just; fair; proper; reasonable
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
drop in status; reduction in status
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
broad (view, perspective, etc.); wide; large
strategic vision; strategic acumen
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)