technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
occupation; calling; livelihood
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
war; battle; match; game; competition
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
good; goodness; right; virtue
understanding person; supporter
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.); cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning; reverse grip (e.g. of a sword); turning the tables (on an opponent); reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
to cease; to stop; to be over
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
odds and ends; all; every
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
vermilion (colour); cinnabar
bridal costume; wedding dress
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); urine; piss; elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
samurai family; samurai class; samurai stock; samurai; warrior
women's bridal robe with trailing skirts worn over a kimono
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
these days; nowadays; recently; lately
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
indispensable; essential; must-have; handbook; manual; vade mecum
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
something like ...; something called ...
extremely fast; in a flash; too quick for the eye to catch
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
to send flying with a kick
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
grip (of hand); grip strength
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear