handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
blunder; bungle; clumsiness
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to shoot or fire off an arrow
military strength; military personnel
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
living room (Western style); sitting room
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
to press a question; to cross-examine
idly; lazily; aimlessly; evasively; elusively; vaguely
land near a castle; castle town
street; quarter; district; area
to keep (a person) waiting
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
apathetic; lackadaisical; spiritless; physically weak; feeble; effeminate
powerful person; influential person
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
(principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie; peace-at-any-price; don't rock the boat
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
to detain; to take into custody
like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; (lit.) relationship of dogs and monkeys
military campaign; battle; war
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
propensity; tendency; inclination; deflection
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
to be intimate with; to befriend