peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to gather in large numbers (of people); to hang out (as a large group); to assemble (as a military unit or posse); to be quartered (in a particular location)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
severe punishment; rigorous measures
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
courteous; decorous; polite
to act as an agent for; to intermediate; to announce (someone's arrival); to answer (the door, the phone); to convey (a message)
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to ask for instructions; to ask for someone's opinion; to inquire of; to invoke an oracle; to consult an oracle
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
to keep (a person) waiting
other side; opposite side; other party
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to grow taller (of people)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
talking while standing; standing around talking
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
long (time that has passed); old (story)
having said that; be that as it may
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
remnants of a defeated army
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
finely chiseled (features)
while; during (the time when)
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
wordly things; common customs; the world; the (common) people; secularity