succeeding; following; trailing; next
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to jump over; to leap over; to fly over; to fly across; to jump ahead (of someone); to skip over
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
defense; defence; fielding
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to increase; to add to; to augment
to make a mistake; to blunder
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
to hurt; to smart; to sting
break in time; interruption; pause
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
leader (of an alliance); leading power
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
troops; group members; team members; SDF officials
from (this, here, etc.); since (this)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
seeming to want to say something; looking like one wants to give one's opinion
not long has passed since ...
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
to live fast (and recklessly)
arrogant look (or attitude); conceited expression; smug face; brazen demeanor (despite being in the wrong); shameless attitude; unabashed manner
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
research team; investigative team; survey team; reconnaissance team; investigative commission; fact-finding party
(security) guard; caretaker; janitor; doorkeeper; gatekeeper