battlefield; battleground
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
life and death; life or death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
two (long cylindrical things)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
king; monarch; ruler; champion
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
alone; by oneself; on one's own
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
the same generation; coeval
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
throat; important part; vital area
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
economical; efficient; lean; compact
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail