Chō; Zhao (Chao) (country from the warring states period in China)
this occasion; at this time; now
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to get on the same page
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
to affect; to impact; to influence
exchange (something) together
reconciliation of interests; settlement of interests
reserve; modesty; hesitation; abhorrence; repugnance; loathing
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
to stay calm; to keep cool
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
militarization (of a country); militarisation
the people; citizens; the populace
to have meaning; to be meaningful
keeping in check; holding back; deterrence; restraint; suppression
nothing but; none other than
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
countries; (various) nations
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
strict; hidebound; inflexible; being a stickler for the rules; sticking hard and fast to the rules
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
at least; at most; (even) just
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to reach an agreement; to come to an understanding; to compromise (with); to get along well with
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to turn against; to become an enemy
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
both; both sides; both parties
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping