the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
halfway (through, complete); midway
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
firmly; solidly; heartily
remote control; remote operation
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
original home; birthplace; originator
becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; introduction (to); primer; entering through a gate
half joking; being (only) half serious; (in a) jocular vein
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to do together; to share; to participate in
traditional Japanese steel made from iron sand (esp. for use in swords)
strut; short vertical post; thickness (of a book minus the cover, a sheaf of paper, etc.); (arch.) handbreadth; (arch.) bundle
coarse; rough; crude; raw; unrefined
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
Shichishitō; Seven-Branched Sword; ancient ceremonial iron sword with six branch-like protrusions kept at Isonokami Shrine
overlooking; turning a blind eye
absolute authority or power (over someone or something)
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
high-status Shinto shrine with connection to imperial family; imperial Shinto shrine; Ise Grand Shrine
main temple; main building of a shrine; Shishiden; Hall for State Ceremonies; central building of a palace; State Chamber
pebbles; gravel; boulder formed from gravel and sediment
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
Yayoi period (ca. 300 BCE-300 CE)