to smash up; to defeat crushingly
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
normalcy; normality; normal
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
to triumph; to be elated with success
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
pride; dignity; self-respect
with one's life (protect, etc.); at the cost of one's life
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
in the same manner as before; the same as always
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to have (something) innate; to be born with
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
genius; prodigy; natural gift
to need; to call for; to require
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
thicket; coppice; brushwood
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)