capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
lapis lazuli; lapis lazuli (color); beryl; mall blue passerine bird (esp. the blue-and-white flycatcher and the Siberian blue robin, but also the red-flanked bluetail); glass
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
rare (or peculiar) animal
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to head home; to leave for home
complexion; colour; color; blood red
to become better; to improve
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
war; fighting; fierce competition
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
letter; missive; note; mail
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)