simple and clear; plain and simple
battlefield; battleground
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
materials; data; document
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
employment (long term); hire
blow; shock; strike; batting
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
to employ; to hire; to charter
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
outbreak of war; starting a war
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
as much as one wants; as many as one wants; all that one wishes for
small number; few; minority
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
advanced materials; new high-tech materials
to make an incessant onslaught; to attack incessantly
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
place where one works; construction site; working area
to become clear; to be made public
board of directors; board of trustees