to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
minority; small numbers; unmarried person; widow; widower
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
first; preliminary; primary (sources, industry, etc.); original; linear (function, equation); first-order
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
study; learning; tutorial
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
private; foot soldier; infantryman; underling; low level worker; minor player
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
master sergeant; sergeant major (JSDF)
selection; choice; picking out
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment