to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
leopard (Panthera pardus)
Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
tuna (edible fish, Thunnus spp.); tunny; Pacific bluefin tuna (edible fish, Thunnus orientalis); dead lay; starfish
tuna (edible fish, Thunnus spp.); tunny; Pacific bluefin tuna (edible fish, Thunnus orientalis); dead lay; starfish
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
private pupil; apprentice
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to fall flat; to collapse in a heap
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to boil strongly; to be excited
Japan's best; number one in Japan
to fight with swords; to cross swords
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer