to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to not take seriously; to take lightly
losing initiative; being forestalled; second move (in go or shogi); moving second; rear guard
brave warrior; hero; brave man
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
latest fashion; trend of the times
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
pale; pallid; bluish-white
thorough; exhaustive; complete
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
concession; conciliation; compromise
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
military officer; naval officer
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
both groups; both factions
internal strife; internal struggle
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
being blocked (and contained); reduced circumstances
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to send or direct a person to
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me