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this evening; tonight

1

nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may

3

late at night; at a late hour

2

record of a game of go, shogi, chess, etc.

4

to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

24

(playing a) game (of go, shogi, etc.)

4

elder sister; effeminate man

16

brush tip; first on a list; head; chief

16

to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)

3

brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)

2

question; query

3

true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience

3

always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often

5

to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on

3

morning; breakfast

5

arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo

70

ambush; lying in wait for an ambush

2

to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with

2

mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby

2

to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)

14

shogi; Japanese chess

3

to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)

12

defeating in an instant; instant kill

1

to defeat

3

always; constantly; at all times; habitually

8

to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite

1

very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

6

to make a serious effort

2

in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start

5

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

6

measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion

1

to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)

4

interest; appeal; attraction; fun

1

to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on

5

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

5

a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat

1

refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing

2

feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection

3

besides; in addition; also; moreover

11

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

4

private (soldier); (common) soldier; ranks; rank and file

1

sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)

3

shortest distance (to)

1

(senior player's) king; Ōshō (one of the eight major titles in professional shogi)

1

to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down

2

piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)

2

progress; pace; carriage; step; stage

2

king; monarch; ruler; champion

1

cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless

2

shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited

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