chance (of success); odds
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
to be reminded of; to call to mind
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
future years; in (one's) later years
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
derailment; digression; deviation
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to like; to love; to be fond of
to become rustic; to be countrified
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
loss and gain; advantage and disadvantage
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
anger; offence; offense; rage; taking offense; taking offence
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
millet or rice cake, roasted and hardened with starch syrup and sugar (sometimes including peanuts, etc.)
to twist hard (e.g. arm, screw)
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy