contest of strength; trial of strength
is something that; is that which
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
31st day of the month; 31 days
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
morning and evening; from morning until night; constantly
one meal; one meal (a day)
keeping well (of food); keeping for a long time
club activities; group activities
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
to leave; to evacuate; to withdraw (from); to move out (of a house, etc.); to vacate
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
chance (of success); odds
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
does not; can not; will not
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to leave the government service
militant (faction, group, person, etc.); hardliner who favors force over compromise; hawk
to play with fire; to do something very dangerous; to take a great risk; (lit.) to step on a tiger's tail
of course; certainly; naturally
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
ignorant; unenlightened; uncivilized; uncivilised
-less; lacking; non-existing
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to