to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
behind; in the rear; in back
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
should; must; -able; probably; likely
main body (of an army); main force; these troops
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
military affairs; military service
recess; break; breathing spell
favourite horse; favorite horse
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
tone (of voice); manner of talking
height (of body); stature
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
rather; better; instead; if anything
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
white horse; unrefined sake
chestnut (horse coat color)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour)
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
horse riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
samurai; warrior; military family
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins