to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting
getting nowhere; becoming uncontrollable; getting out of hand; remaining unsatisfied
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
evil design; crafty plan; plot
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
simple; easy; simplistic; inexpensive; cheap
flying column; detached force
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
distinguished war service; merit of war
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
to take command; to give direction
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
good luck (in battle); may fortune be with you
direct control; direct supervision
just past noon; afternoon
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)