to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
randori (freestyle judo training)
beautiful woman; beauty; belle
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
participation; joining; entry; adherence
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to be found (e.g. unknown quantity in an equation); to be calculated
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
rest; break; recess; intermission
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
manner of using one's hands
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
in that manner; like that
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out