art of war; strategy; tactics
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
prompt answer; direct personal answer
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
tribe; clan; (taxonomical) tribe; group (of the periodic table)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
Izumo (former province located in the east of present-day Shimane Prefecture)
powerful family; powerful clan
belonging; ascription; attribution; reversion; return; restoration
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
main force; chief object; mainline
samurai general (esp. during the Sengoku period)
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
family trade; family business; steward (of an estate)
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
openhearted; frank; broad-minded
to look forward to something
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
Katsura Kogorou (1833-77)
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to alternate; to take turns
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
race (of people); type of person