face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
based on; built on; made from
friendly army; friendly troops; allied army
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
accurate; correct; precise; exact
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
race (of people); type of person
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
to come in (of light); to shine in; to stream in; to pour in
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
active; dynamic; energetic
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
this world; this life; world of the living
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
to stay calm; to keep cool
admiration; wonder; astonishment
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
temple; shrine; sanctuary
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)