to crumble away; to collapse
archer; bowman; bow-wielding soldier; crossbow soldier
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
precognitive dream; foresight dream; prophetic dream
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
girl who has led a sheltered life; pet daughter; naive girl; wooden block puzzle; Daughter in the Box; Klotski
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
magical power; mystical force
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
striking with the back of the sword
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive
residing (esp. abroad); staying; living
to pound away; to hit at random; to hit ceaselessly
human-wave tactics; throwing people at a problem
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
red flame; (solar) prominence
wavelike; in waves; undulation
tip of a sword; point of a sword
do-or-die resistance; resistance to the bitter end
other (esp. people and abstract matters)
grazing; touching lightly; squeezing (someone for money); percentage; kickback