like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; (lit.) relationship of dogs and monkeys
offensive and defensive alliance
retention; maintenance; preservation
armed might; military power; the sword; force
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
three branches of the Tokugawa family (Owari, Kii and Mito); big three; top three
to become settled; to be fixed
the big two ...; two major ...; two main ...
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
preferential treatment; hospitality; warm reception; cordial welcome
stagnation; standstill; accumulation; stay; sojourn
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
Tang dynasty (of China; 618-907); T'ang dynasty; (arch.) China; (arch.) foreign country
China; Han dynasty (of China; 202 BCE-220 CE); Han (majority Chinese ethnic group); man
strangely shaped large rock; large rock of unusual shape
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
(amount of a samurai's) stipend
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
entering the service of a daimyo
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to become possible; to become able to (do)
political thought; political philosophy; political idea; idea about politics
separation; farewell; parting
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
nice person; good-natured person
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)