to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
dirty work; unpleasant task
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
to become an expert; to be master at
setting (someone) to work; employment; using; causative (verb, etc.)
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
degree of familiarity; popularity
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
pleasant feeling; good vibes
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
commerce; trade; business
official name; formal name
league; federation; union; alliance
joining (an association, agreement, etc.); participation; affiliation; accession
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
Figaro; Le Figaro (French newspaper)
loss; feeling of loss; Los Angeles
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine