title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
last piece of the day's programme; last act of a play; comic dialogue as the last item in vaudeville, music hall, etc.
armaments; military preparations
government office; public office
reorganization (e.g. of a company); reorganisation; consolidation; scrap-and-build
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
conscription; draft system
agricultural soldiers; colonizers; colonisers
picked troops; elite soldiers; crack troops
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
world record; establishing a world record (in)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
standing; reserve; always having ready
regulars; regular soldiers
shooting on horseback; equestrian archery
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
three generations; three periods; third generation
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
very young; little; childish; immature
at a young age; while still young