letter breaking off with someone; Dear John letter
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
expansion of one's sphere of influence; increase in one's power (strength, influence)
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
expression; look; countenance; face
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to compete with; to vie for
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
peace conference; peace negotiations
statement; account (of something); declaration; allegation
that is to say; so that means
bodyguard (of a noble or high-ranking official); guard; attendant; aide; statues of guards that flank the gate of a shrine
concession; conciliation; compromise
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
scoring the first point; winning the first game; lucky day in the morning, but not in the afternoon
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
one wing; (a) role; (a) part
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
bringing; taking; carrying
sixth day of the month; six days