to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
ingenuity; resourcefulness
ingenuity; resourcefulness
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
ignorant of the ways of the world
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
taking part (in planning); participation
chief; main; principal; important
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
war; battle; match; game; competition
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
draw (in competition); tie game
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
reason; cause; circumstances
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
to complain; to lodge a complaint
important; momentous; essential; principal; major