to grumble; to gripe; to complain
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
lowish; somewhat low; on the low side; low (ball)
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
proportion; proportional representation section (of an election)
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
fort; stronghold; fortification
empty lot; vacant plot of land
east wall; east face (of a mountain)
great hurry; great haste; rush
cannot be helped; unavoidable
advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
the entire force (of soldiers)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
resentment; hatred; enmity; hated enemy; resented foe
decisive battle of brief duration
furious (energy, battle, etc.); frenzied (work, activity, etc.); ferocious
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
enemy camp; enemy line; last 3 rows of the board
inner citadel; core; center; centre
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
crushing evil; destroying heresy
volley (of fire); salvo; fusillade; simultaneous firing (of guns or artillery)
suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
sword possessing mystical powers; virtuous sword
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
showing one's face in public; facing another person
invitation; bringing over; bringing about; giving rise to; causing
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
test of patience; battle of wills; endurance contest