to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
commander; commanding officer; CO
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
Musashi (former province located in parts of present-day Tokyo, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures)
Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645)
suffix for familiar person
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
legend; folklore; tradition
rider (of a motorcycle, horse, etc.); biker
distribution (of information, news, etc.); broadcast; delivery; transmission; streaming (over the Internet)
chapter one; first chapter
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
(short) run; drive; ride; spin
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
with a bang; with a bam; with a wham