to shrivel (e.g. cut vegetables, skin); to wilt; to fade; to wither; to be wizened
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
brave warrior; hero; brave man
first person to say something; first person to suggest something; person who raised a matter
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
space; interval; space character; whitespace
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
long ago; a long time ago; already
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
immediately carrying out (a plan); right away; without delay; immediately
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
state of the war; war situation
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
and yet; though; when; in spite of
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
top part of the head; crown; parietal region
to pierce through; to break through
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
dazzling victory; win of a rank-and-file wrestler over the grand champion
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away