long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
aura of a sword; spirit of a sword
possession; occupation; occupancy
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
all (that one has); all (that there is); everything; as much as possible; as much as one can; to the utmost
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
defense; defence; fielding
supply; supplying; replenishment
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
man; male; masculine gender
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay