thousands; several thousand
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
technique; art; skill; move
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
proficiency level; degree of skill; learning level
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
gliding (through the air)
Japanese flying squirrel (Pteromys momonga); small Japanese flying squirrel; Japanese dwarf flying squirrel
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
autonomous; autonomic; self-sustaining; self-directed
arrogant look (or attitude); conceited expression; smug face; brazen demeanor (despite being in the wrong); shameless attitude; unabashed manner
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
24 hours; twenty-four hours
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
mwahahaha (evil laughter); coo coo; cooing; stifled laughter; suppressed laughter; sound of snagging
business that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
to be remembered; to go down in history
special training; intensive training; crash course
such; like that; in that way
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to drive to death (e.g. by suicide); to cause to die
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
Japanese style; Nihon-shiki romanization (of Japanese)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
seasonal greeting; conventional opening phrase in a letter, appropriate to the season