kind deed; (a) kindness; helping others; helping someone
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
one-on-one fighting sport (without weapons); combat sport; martial art
outdoor kendo match; casual match; non-competitive match
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
karate; being empty-handed; having nothing in one's hands
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
assistant instructor; substitute instructor
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
special; particular; peculiar; unique
transmission of the secrets of an art, craft, trade or learning from father to only one child
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu; kenpō (martial arts); kempo
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
technique; art; skill; move
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
act of violence; violent behavior
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
outsider; someone outside of a group
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
to finish; to end; to have a result less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
match; game; bout; contest
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
contest between different schools (of fencing, etc.)
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)