defense; defence; protection
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
(necessary) personnel; required person
preservation; retainment; keeping
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
to triumph; to be elated with success
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
trespassing; intrusion; to barge into; to burst into; to trespass
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
grasp; catch; understanding
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
short pause; short interval
to spring at; to leap upon
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
sword; blade; single stroke