three countries; Three Kingdoms (in China, 220 CE-280 CE); Three Kingdoms (in Korea, 57 BCE-668 CE); (arch.) Japan, China and India; (arch.) Japan, Korea and China
in one's own way or style
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
inland districts; inland areas
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
country; territory; domain; realm
mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to be conspicuous; to stand out
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
vein (of ore); reef; streak; lode
discovery; detection; finding
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
three; three years of age
national border; provincial border
the same; the said; likewise
scale; scope; plan; structure
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to take on a role; to take part
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
future (usually near); prospects
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on