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to fight; to exchange blows; to rally

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Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard

1

round shape; circle; circular form

1

to harden earth into a mass

1

tiered doll stand (for hina dolls); tiered platform; tiered gallery

2

seat; seats; stands; grandstand; bleachers

6

to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)

3

time; hour; season; time of the year

1

four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips

2

several people; some people; a few people; a number of people

1

uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual

2

two classes; double; two sets

1

one side; one of a pair

1

longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long

1

to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)

2

sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)

3

spectator; sightseer; onlooker

2

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

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robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy

2

military personnel; soldier

1

grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)

1

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

1

to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

1

experienced; veteran; skilled; expert

1

coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins

1

one's younger days; when one was young

1

war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces

2

(military) commander

1

to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with

1

influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne

1

neighboring countries; surrounding countries

1

skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument

1

all kinds of things; various things; large number of people

3

job title; name of one's position

1

to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire

2

one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing

1

rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion

1

to concentrate one's effort (on something)

1

ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes

1

young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters

1

(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection

1

short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)

4

commander; general; leader

1

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

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ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity

3

to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

2

to decide; to determine

2

fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely

2

defensive-only

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The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully

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