master; teacher; stable master
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
(sect) founder; apostle; originator; inventor
world tree (religious or mythological motif)
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
karate; being empty-handed; having nothing in one's hands
seiken (karate proper fist); straight punch
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
advance; moving forward; progress
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
elementary; basic; rudimentary
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
family; relatives; dependents; household
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
mixed race; mixed parentage
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
slight; light; thin; faint; dim
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution