long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
on countless occasions; many a time
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
to bring back; to restore
sweeping sideways; mowing down
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
drastic move (e.g. hold or strike in martial arts); power technique; display of power
to tangle; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated; to become difficult
to rise gradually; to rise slowly; to come up from below the stage (by being lifted up on the stage elevator)
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
toppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sideways; barrel roll
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
to be too numerous; to be too much
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
firm promise; definite promise
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
versatility; multiplicity of use