to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
military affairs; military service
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
to be filled with grief; to be overcome with sorrow
to be charmed by; to be attracted to; to be taken with; to be drawn to
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
to approach; to draw near
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to make a vow; to take an oath
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
gentle; mild; meek; tender
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
mental; spiritual; emotional
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
recuperation; medical treatment
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
educational facility established in affiliation with a government agency
one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
great commander; famous commander
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
well-bred; of good upbringing