always; constantly; at all times; habitually
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters
various countries; various regions; various provinces
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
looking or acting as if one owned the place
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
(Internet) troll; disturber; raising havoc; laying waste; robbery; holdup
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
abdominal muscles; abs; sit-up (exercise)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
sphere; circle; range; category
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
wildness; wild nature; untamed nature; savage nature
interesting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.); pleasantly different; tasteful; attractive; charming
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
women who excel; women in prominent positions
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...