crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
to shoot dead (with an arrow)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to shoot or fire off an arrow
flabbily; softly; limply; easily (bend); effortlessly; flexibly
leader; chief; head; (another person's) head
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to hurry; to rush; to quicken (of one's breath); to pant; to gasp (for air)
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
immovable; motionless; firm; Acala (Wisdom King); Fudō; fierce Buddhist deity
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive
how much; how many; no matter how (much); however; (not) many; (not) much
acting without restraint; self-indulgence; wild license; being pretentious; putting on airs; foppery
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
scene; sight; scenario; setting
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
to move around; to move about; to get around
to discuss; to talk together
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence