to slim down; to lose weight
skilled physician; noted doctor; master
winning wrestler who remains ringside in case his involvement is needed in pre-bout rituals
in all parts of the world; in all countries; anywhere in the world; both in the Occident and the Orient
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
tissue paper; tissue; facial tissue; facial tissues
Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645)
senility; dotage; decrepitude
reaction of a living body
bowl (ceramic, porcelain); counter for bowls of food or drink
large biceps; well-developed biceps
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
former (e.g. name); previous; changed; examination; inspection; investigation
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyes
butting (in boxing); clashing (of schedules, etc.); conflict; colliding
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
(not even) a little; (not even) a tiny bit
Japan and the United States; Japanese-American
great swordsman; master fencer
herculean strength; mountain carrier-guide
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present