to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to win and advance to the next round
angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
seppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelment; seppuku as a death penalty (where the convict is decapitated by a second as they make the motions to disembowel themself; Edo period)
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
surrender; capitulation; submission; yield
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
first cry of a newborn baby
annexation; absorption; merger; swallowing up
surplus power; momentum; impetus; inertia
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
anecdote; tidbit; gossip; little-known story
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa); Japanese cypress
cave; cavern; den; grotto
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
elegant; charming; refined; enchanting; tasteful
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to raise (to maturity); to bring up; to rear; to train; to educate
dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to keep a watchful eye on
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
retainer; vassal; servant