as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
on the occasion of; at the time of
outer wall (e.g. castle); outer block (enclosure); outline; contour
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
commander; commanding officer; CO
fundamental idea; basic concept
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
party; gang; company; squad
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
front; frontage; facade; main
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
end of life; death; annihilation
appalling; awful; extreme pain; deep sorrow
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii)
mineral matter; metallic property
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
members; member; constituent
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
March; third month of the lunar calendar
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; swarm
survival; survivor; relic
metallic sound; metallic clank
shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer