art of self-defense (defence)
naturalization; naturalisation
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
attacking method; attacking strategy
to put on airs; to assume importance
presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
female weaver; Vega (star in the constellation Lyra); Alpha Lyrae
interior of the mouth; oral cavity
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
foe; opponent; adversary; dissenter
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
women and children; woman; grown woman; wife
delicate technique (in sumo, judo, etc.); little trick; subtle maneuver
reason; cause; history; origin
refutation; rebuttal; retort
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
way of asking; way of listening; listener
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
one eye; one of one's eyes
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK