ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
adding (equipment, facilities, etc.); establishing more; installing more; increase; extension; expansion
practising martial arts; training in martial arts
game (contest) held in the presence of a lord (daimyo, shogun)
as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally
shod feet; wearing shoes; muddy feet; dirty feet
wounded person; injured person
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
sensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument); reception (radio, TV, etc.); sensitivity (of film)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
suitable; satisfactory; desirable
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
surrounding at a distance
to stroke down; to smooth down
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
looking away; looking aside
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
honor; honour; credit; prestige
fame; distinction; rise; advancement