to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; close (together)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
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
(only) one option; one possible choice
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
form; shape; figure; visage
stirring; rousing oneself
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
steady advance; carrying all before one
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
(present) head of a family
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
plan; scheme; intention; project; design
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
being surrounded by enemies on all sides; being betrayed (forsaken) by everybody
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
such ... as; or some such
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
is something that; is that which
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)