military service; combat experience
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
to go ahead; to pull ahead
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
that; the matter in question
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
intimate; carefree; familiar; friendly
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
bureaucratic organization; bureaucracy
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
making one's best exertions
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
recommender; nominator; referee
personal criticism; character sketch
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
children's game similar to Statues or Red Light Green Light; Bodhidharma fell down
narrow margin; slim margin
oversight; omission; mistake
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
secrecy; highly classified information
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
one's way back; one's way home
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill