to be the first to speak; to break the silence; to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
to become better; to improve
to become possible; to become able to (do)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
calamity; misfortune; disaster
sympathy; compassion; pity
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
year in, year out; always; 24-7
recreation; diversion; relaxation
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
quotation; citation; reference
ship's captain; skipper; length of a ship; boatman
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
lex talionis; the law of talion; an eye for an eye
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
military forces; hosts; troops
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
both armies; both teams; both sides