reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
underestimation; undervaluation
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
winner; victor; conqueror
to discuss; to talk together
cooperation; collaboration
index finger; forefinger; second toe
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
intention; idea; inclination; wish
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
pleasant feeling; good feeling
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
hardness and softness; hard line and moderate line
multilateral; multinational
Asura; demigod; fighting; carnage; sledge (for conveying large rocks, logs, etc.); log slide
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
outbreak of war; starting a war
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
instead; but (on the other hand)
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good