naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
classical form of martial art
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
to run through; to run past
to blush; to have flushed cheeks
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
pair; the two; both persons; both things
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
group; party; team; squad; section
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
exemption; exoneration; discharge
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
trouble; bother; number of moves; number of punches; number of liberties
to push and push; to keep pushing to the end
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)