counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
party; set; gang; company; person
principle; theory; fundamental truth
self-defense; self-defence
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
to inspect; to examine; to check; to elapse; to pass (time)
sooner or later; in time; eventually
reigning; controlling; dictating
mantle; mantle (e.g. gas)
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
head; chief; leader; the greatest of all; the most excellent
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
human; human-like; as a person
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
(I) won't (say) anything no matter what (expression is followed by negative verb relating to say, answer, etc.) to not (tell) even under any threat
transactions; dealings; business
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
disk; disc; tray; shallow bowl; grid; board (e.g. in shogi)
private (soldier); (common) soldier; ranks; rank and file
factional infighting (conflict); antagonism between factions
should time and circumstances permit
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork