to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
to run down (stairs, etc.)
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
crowding together; clustering together; close formation; swarm
the 10 precepts; Ten Commandments; Decalogue; Decalog
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
carved seal; engraved stamp; to engrave (a seal); to carve; to make an impression (with a seal)
light torso armour opening at the right, originally used for infantry combat; dō-maru
apparently; appears to be
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
leather; leather-bound; leathern
joint; link; knot; tie-together point
leather boots; rubber boots; wellingtons; wellies; long boots; high boots
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
especially; above all; inter alia; among others
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
identical; same; one and the same; fair; equal treatment; without discrimination