epidemic; plague; pestilence
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
war; battle; match; game; competition
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
a question from the emperor
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
once again; yet again; (there you go) again
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
tedious talk; repetition; complaint; tongue-twister
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
by conjecture (deduction)
impudent; shameless; brazen; cheeky; presumptuous
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
commandant; commanding officer; general
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
in name only; titular; nominal
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
(informal) discussion; talk; (formal and tedious) talk; lecture; admonition; reprimand
to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
feelings; thoughts; meaning
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
to lose face; to disgrace oneself
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
to mix; to stir; to blend
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to cause to swell; to inflame
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
venue (for judo, kendo, etc.); (boxing) ring
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
right (to do something); authority; power