as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
halfway-done; mediocre; uncertain; half-heartedly; insufficiently
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
re-examination; review; reconsideration; reappraisal
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
unreasonable idea; illogical plan; illogical move (in shogi or go)
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
raging bull; ferocious bull
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
main battery; main armament; best hitter; center of the offense
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
sorcerer; genie; human with supernatural powers
to get someone to say; to make someone say
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
accepting; consenting; agreeing; submission; compliance; agreement
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
sting (of a bee, etc.); stinger; needle covered with poison
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
archer; bowman; bow-wielding soldier; crossbow soldier
superhuman feat; consummate skill
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
archery; mapping; map; morphism
high ground; plateau; heights; highlands
shooting down (an aircraft)
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on