wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
to lose heart; to lose motivation
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
preservation; retainment; keeping
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
history; pedigree; lineage
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
iron hammer; (fig.) crushing blow
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
advance; moving forward; progress
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
Latin-Japanese (e.g. dictionary)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
armor and helmet (armour)
fort; stronghold; fortification
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
strict order; peremptory command
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)