to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
the place for; the time for; the level of
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
without exaggeration; truthful; factual
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
thousands; several thousand
military forces; hosts; troops
to attack; to assault; to assail
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
gate guard (during the ritsuryo system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryo system)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
chance (of success); odds
specialization; specialisation
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
rising; ascending; climbing
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to work out; to think out; to devise; to invent
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
commander; commanding officer; CO
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication