interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
main discourse; this subject; body (of a speech)
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to dispose of; to sell off
physical labor; physical labour; manual work; drastic move (e.g. hold or strike in martial arts); power technique; display of power
capture; takeover; hijack; skyjacking
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
root; joint; base; crotch
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
talkative; loquacious; garrulous; having a large family to support; having too many mouths to feed
messenger; envoy; emissary
to have a reason; to have an excuse
same trade; same business; same profession
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
joints; points (of a speech)
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
this is why; this means; it is the case that
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
Sagami (former province located in present-day Kanagawa Prefecture)
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
in person; personally; directly
skill; dexterity; master hand
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
small silk wrapper; small cloth for wiping tea utensils; crepe wrapper
four corners; four ordinal directions
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation