Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
continuation; succession; series; continuous
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to fall on one's backside; to be exhausted; to lose strength; to lose one's abilities
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
chillingly; shiveringly; with goosebumps; uncomfortably; restlessly
to complain; to make a complaint
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to repeat; to do over again
little by little; bit by bit
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
as far as the eye can see
center; centre; metropolis
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to be erected; to be built
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
to play a leading role; to play a central part
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound