to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
prognostic symptoms; after-effect; sequela
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ); to be depressed; to feel down
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
pride; boast; credit (to)
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
infant; baby; little child
to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
leader; central personage
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
mopping-up operation; search-and-destroy operation
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
damage caused by harmful rumours or misinformation (rumors); reputational damage
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
deportation; expulsion from the country
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
border (between countries); national border
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
theme; subject; motif; theme for the Imperial New Year's Poetry Contest