being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
to unfold; to unroll; to open
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
undoubted; unmistakable; definite
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
such; like that; in that way
-less; lacking; non-existing
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
in name only; titular; nominal
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
though; notwithstanding; although
(political) power; authority; influence
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
poison fang; sinister ways; crooked means; clutches
forcibly; against one's will
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
directly; in person; firsthand