from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
arm; skill; efforts; ability
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
how; in what way; how about
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
really; truly; indeed; good grief
myself; yourself; I; me; you
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
don't you think?; indicates question
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
human being; human; person; character (of a person)