beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
how; in what way; how about
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
high-ranking retainer of a daimyo (Edo Period)
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
future (usually near); prospects
to make a success in life
opinion; intention; thought
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
insolent fellow; rude fellow
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
ten; 10; ten years of age