insight; power of observation
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)
on countless occasions; many a time
to score an ippon; to score a full point (in judo, kendo, etc.); to one-up (someone); to defeat (in an argument); to score (against someone)
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
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)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to become pale; to turn pale
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to step forward; to take a step forward
to fight against; to oppose; to face
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
at least; at most; (even) just
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
sit-in (protest); sit-down (strike)
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
to break the silence; to break one's silence
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
to use up all one's strength; to die
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation