offensive (movement); aggression
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to take advantage of an opportunity
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to establish an emotional bond with; to reach out to; to relate to
at any moment (now); at any minute; on the verge of (doing); just about to
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
bashful; shameful; ashamed
March; third month of the lunar calendar
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
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.)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
failure; mistake; blunder
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody