counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
three times; thrice; third (interval)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
chief; main; principal; major
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
scene; spectacle; sight; view
defense; defence; protection
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
welcome; (warm) reception
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters
less than ...; smaller ...
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
to be conspicuous; to stand out
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
work-in-progress; working state
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
long hair (usu. of a man)