using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
field; plain; hidden interior part (of a structure or object); wild (of an animal or plant)
irritation; annoyance; frustration
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
rule; reign; government; governing
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
frequency (of occurrence)
border (between countries); national border
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with
suddenly; all of a sudden
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
unbearable; intolerable; insufferable
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to tame (an animal); to domesticate
one (thing); one piece; one item
(in) the air; midair; sky
ability; capability; skill
mobility; maneuverability
intelligence gathering; information gathering
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
foreign enemy; outside invader
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place