to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
to step firmly; to harden by treading
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
plural; multiple; several
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
what sort of; what kind of; what way
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
witnessing; observing; sighting
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
troops; group members; team members
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
countermeasure; counter-measure
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding