to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
mechanization; mechanisation; computerization
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
four (long cylindrical things)
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
narrow; thin (sized); slender
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
staying in the air; remaining airborne
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
rebirth; new birth; nascent
good performance; good work; great success
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
conviction; belief; confidence
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
to not understand what somebody is getting at; to not understand what is being talked about
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
suddenly; all of a sudden
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
eight-sided shape; octagon
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle