to sweep away; to wash away; to dredge
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
bridge (of a koto, etc.); cylinder; prism
short pause; short interval
admiration; wonder; astonishment
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to jar; to creak; to grate
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
singing voice; (sound of) singing
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
every evening; every night
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
description; describing; depicting
presence (impressive quality)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
coquettish voice; flirtatious voice
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
love; attachment; adoration
yearning; longing for; deep affection
self-esteem; feeling of self-approval
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
literary style; form of (written) language (e.g. classical, modern)
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
strength; power; proficiency; ability
the same kind; accomplice; partner
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner