tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
sword; blade; single stroke
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
straight; as the crow flies
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
ago; since; before; previous
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
slowly and quietly; smoothly
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance); warm, welcoming eyes
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
snake; serpent; large snake