execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
8000; eight thousand; many
3000; three thousand; many
subsidence; sinking; fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender; fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
isolation; being alone; being friendless
shipping industry; shipping business; marine transportation business
base; basis; bedrock; platform
practical use; application; making good use of; conjugation; inflection
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
chief; main; principal; major
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to get on the same page
on bad terms; at loggerheads
for this very reason; that is exactly why
decisive battle of brief duration
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
complete change; about-face
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
maritime transport; shipping