persistence; single-mindedness
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
without; but if; otherwise; or else
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to set somebody to work in an arrogant fashion; to push somebody around; (lit.) to indicate by pointing one's chin; to chatter; to jaw; to jabber
perfect; complete; flawless
regret; repentance; remorse
equipment; installation; facilities; arrangements
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
quagmire; sludge; mud; slush; mire
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
hindrance; obstacle; harm; bad effect; sickness
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
flying column; detached force
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
troops outfitted with red armor (Sengoku and Edo periods)
stone (of a fruit); pit; core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; nuclear weapons; nucleus (of an atom); nucleus (of a cell)
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
huge win; overwhelming victory
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)