how to use (something); usage instructions; directions (for usage); use; usage
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
moderate; proper; just right
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
staying behind; remaining; residual
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
taking someone away by force; transportation (e.g. for forced labor); forced transport (e.g. to a police station)
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to be consistent; to be coherent
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
news (from someone); letter; contact; (someone's) whereabouts; (someone's) movements
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
real number; actual number (as opposed to a speculative number); true number
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
21st day of the month; 21 days
great difference; big difference; wide margin
rape blossoms; rapeseed flowers
main street; avenue; boulevard
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
a lot; a great deal; plentifully; properly; sufficiently; fully
ending without incident; being successfully brought to completion; finishing something without a hitch
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family