understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
despite being a woman; woman as she is; (in a way that is) unbecoming to a woman; (in a way that is) uncharacteristic of a woman; in an unladylike way
restive horse; unmanageable person (esp. a woman); shrew; stubborn tomboy
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
commander-in-chief; Taishōgun (one of the eight gods of the traditional calendar)
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
objection; dissent; protest
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
to be superior (to); to surpass; to outdo
spirit; heart; disposition
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
courage; ardour; high spirits
good looks; pretty woman; good-looking woman
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
honorific/polite/humble prefix
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
to make an appeal (to the public); to rally (people) to one's cause; to call to action; to spur on; to fire (someone) up; to rally (troops, employees, etc.)
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
call; summons; convening; convocation
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to be on the same page
to send an army; to send soldiers; to dispatch troops
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
mobilization; mobilisation
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook