to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
to blunder; to fail; to make a mistake
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
snake; serpent; large snake
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
drawing a sword; drawn sword
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
stone (used for throwing)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to tangle; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated; to become difficult
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
fall; falling down; inversion; reversal; getting upset; losing one's presence of mind
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
the other day; lately; recently; during this period
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling