to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
divide; parting; carrying two bundles tied together over one's shoulder; hair parted in the middle
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to be superior (to); to surpass; to outdo
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
state of the war; war situation
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde; forward (player)
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
aria; singing; chanting; reciting (e.g. a spell)
eight (long cylindrical things)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
staring at; gazing at; eyeballing; glaring; giving a hard look
putting into operation; invocation
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
four (long cylindrical things)
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
place; position; location; position; standing; status
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
ability; performance; efficiency
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties