until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
both; both sides; both parties
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
question; inquiry; enquiry
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
one-sided; partial; unfair
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to some extent; to a certain extent
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
coincident with; while; simultaneously
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
Saturday; earth; dirt; land; lands; earth (third of the five elements)
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right