spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to cut corners; to be shoddy
book; volume; this; present; main; head
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
go that far; to that extent
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
regret; repentance; remorse
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
just a minute; small quantity
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
something like ...; something called ...
(arch.) office; (arch.) official; chief; head; (Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa) person (usually a woman) whose duty it is to officiate at religions ceremonies
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
useful thing; usable article
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion