enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
competing in earnest (esp. in sumo)
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
killing time; staving off boredom
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
curtain; act (in a play); falling of the curtain; end (of a scene); end; close; case
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
the whole school; all the schools
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
bill; handbill; flyer; flier; leaflet; poster
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
hot topic; talk of the town
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
that; the matter in question
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
a samurai never goes back on his word
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
outsider; one not included in the favored group; outside daimyo; non-Tokugawa daimyo
ascetic monk; trainee monk
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
to turn against; to become an enemy
monk; priest; sangha (the Buddhist community)
being argued into silence; being left speechless
defeat; loss; reverse; setback