to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
curved; forming the shape of an arch
trajectory; line of fire; ballistic
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
just above; right overhead
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
fall; drop; descent; coming down
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
Yamagata (city, prefecture); mountain shape; chevron; cone
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
to master something (through personal experience)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
breaking up (e.g. meeting); dispersing (e.g. crowd); dissolving (company, organization, etc.); liquidating; dissolving (diet, parliament, etc.)
with curious eyes; curiously
seeing for the first time; first sight
that's the way it is; such is life
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
trial product; prototype model
making practical; making useful; implementing
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to be relieved of one's post
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
taking turns; relieving the guard
skill; dexterity; proficiency