to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
approval; acceptance; toleration
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance
to straighten up; to sit upright
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
willing (even) to do; prepared to do; ready to do; not mind doing
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
corner; nook; recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)
pre-war days; before the war
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
to have an audience; to meet; to face (an enemy); to confront; to serve (esp. as one's wife)
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
principal occupation; core business
slight; insignificant; small
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
actual profit; practical use; benefit
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
the more one looks (at it) the more ...
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
with a clink (click, clack)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
various opinions; various theories; various rumors (rumours)
prevailing view; common opinion; commonly accepted theory
traditional Japanese steel made from iron sand (esp. for use in swords)
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
majority group (party, faction)
to spend all of one's free time; to spend one's time without constraint