point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
isolation; being alone; being friendless
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
ongoing; in progress; afoot
at once; immediately; right now
to put into effect; to put into practice
reciting (to oneself); repeating (e.g. an order, to confirm one heard it correctly)
strongly; violently; with all one's strength
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
loss and gain; advantage and disadvantage
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
passion; temper; irritability
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
to be entwined; to be involved
puppet operator; puppet manipulator; puppeteer
discontinuation (of business); closing down; giving up (one's practice); retiring
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
welcome!; nice to see you!
to get tired out; to be exhausted
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
ornamental garden stone (seemingly placed randomly to give the garden a more natural appearance); garden rock; sacrificed stone (in go); sacrifice (e.g. career, reputation); stones used in a foundation; riprap
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I
to factor in; to take into account; to include in one's considerations
(sound of a) gunshot; (gun) report