shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
authority; power; influence
commander-in-chief; leader; head of a group of companies
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
Japanese person; Japanese people
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
president (of a society); chairman
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
being somewhat excited (agitated)
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
strict; hidebound; inflexible; being a stickler for the rules; sticking hard and fast to the rules
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more