to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
girls' or women's division or section
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
sword skills; swordsmanship
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to compete with; to vie for
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
serious; not joking; straight
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
stretcher; litter (medical); gurney