piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to lure someone; to entice someone
killing two birds with one stone
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
only; merely; but; no more than
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to detain; to check; to restrain
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
a rival horse or candidate
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
suited figure; person in a suit
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
one grade; first-class; primary
recommendation; referral; endorsement
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
registration; accession; register; entry; record
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
exclusive; attached to; specialist
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
impossible; unlikely; improbable
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
honour; honor; glory; privilege
good bye; I'm off; see you later
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
three generations; three periods; third generation
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)