(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
(principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie; peace-at-any-price; don't rock the boat
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to turn towards; to point
picked troops; elite soldiers; crack troops
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
Shōwa era (1312.3.20-1317.2.3)
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
merit (esp. order of merit)
distinguished service; meritorious service
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
one's own army; one's own team
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
acquaintance; appreciative friend
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
clearing one's throat; cough
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
military affairs; military service
to intend; to be sure that
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
military secret; classified military material; military aircraft
south side of a mountain; Sanyo district
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
district headman; head county official
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar