root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryō system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654 m by 654 m)
intercept; interception; counter-attack
for the first time in one's life
the right person in the right place
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
in unison; as one; united
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
inside this; in this; in here; among these; of this group; out of these
(weather) front; front line; the front; battlefront
occupation; calling; livelihood
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
paltry; trifling; piddling; stud; small protuberance
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
basic policy; fundamental policy; fundamental plan of action
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
to raise (hoist) a flag; to raise an army; to start a new business
-like; pseudo-; imitation; counterfeit; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to be helpful; to be useful