to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
slashing (someone) with a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to only one child
personification; impersonation; embodiment
living flesh; flesh and blood; living (human); raw (flesh, esp. fish)
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to boil; to heat (a liquid); to prepare (a bath, hot drink); to excite; to rouse; to stir
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
fitness training; development of physical strength; building stamina; keeping up one's fitness
without; but if; otherwise; or else
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity
successive generations; successive emperors
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
high rating; good reputation
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
forcibly; by force; against one's will
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction