being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
abhorrent; abominable; detestable; ominous; inauspicious; unlucky
doubling; marked increase; multiplying; redoubling
manageable; tractable; easy to care for; easy to deal with; easy to handle
extinguishing a fire; (Edo-period) fireman
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
intimacy; friendship; friendly relations
to leave as is; to ignore
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
to be lazy; to be idle; to slack; to neglect (e.g. one's work); to be neglectful of; to skip (e.g. school)
to be set up (completely); to be put together; to be composed (e.g. type)
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
correction; revision; compensation (e.g. to a pendulum)
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
support; backing; aid; assistance
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
to smoke out (insects, animals, etc.)
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
time in; making a move immediately (in a timed game of shogi, go, etc.)
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
to take someone's life; to kill someone
useless; vain; aimless; idle
to loosen the purse strings; to go on a spending spree
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
sound judgment; sane decision; act performed with a clear mind
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde; forward (player)
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity