recommendation; endorsement
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to miss (capturing); to fail to catch; to let slip
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
admiration; being impressed (by)
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to become settled; to be fixed
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
intercept; interception; counter-attack
defense; defence; protection
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
archer; bowman; bow-wielding soldier; crossbow soldier
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
supreme command; direction over all
to entrust; to leave to a person
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
war; battle; match; game; competition
prospects of victory; chances of success
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
field battle; field operations; open battle; battlefield; battlefront
follower; attendant; valet; servant
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then