villa; daimyo's suburban residence
countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
bet; wager; stake; gamble
banker (gambling); bookmaker; person who runs a gambling den; manager; boss
foresight; foreknowledge; divination
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
history of; experience of
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
number of times; frequency; count
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
everywhere; all over; throughout
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
to disappear; to vanish; to abscond; to decamp
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
operating (e.g. ships, aircraft)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
principal occupation; core business
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
even more; still more; further
familiarity with the land; locality or terrain (usually associated with knowing or feeling the locality)
(distant) howling; backbiting
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
inside the encampment; within the camp
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
steering; helmsman; coxswain; guidance; leadership; leader
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
metallic sound; metallic clank