iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to temper thoroughly; to train well
worthy of special mention
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
childcare; child-rearing; nursing; upbringing
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
undeserved good luck; luck of the devil; dumb luck; bad luck
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
untrodden (region, field of study, etc.); unprecedented (discovery, achievement, etc.)
hey there; I say; see here
to be opposite; to face each other
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
supporting role (actor); minor role
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
body; group; party; company; troupe
popular person; favorite; favourite
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
the West; the Occident; Western countries
armor and helmet (armour)
defense; defence; protection
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)