to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
(playing) a game of go, shogi or chess, etc.
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
emperor (of Japan); mikado
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
even though; despite; when
way; method; means; resource; course
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
reason; cause; circumstances
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
cloistered rule; government by cloistered emperors
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
imperial throne; the Crown
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
interval; break; pause; spare moment
health; healthy; sound; fit
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
the matter you have been talking about
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
Western Church; Western Christianity
inauguration; installation ceremony
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit