to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
don't worry; there's no need to worry
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
(not even) a bit of; (not even) a hint of; (not) an iota of
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
aiki (principle that allows a conditioned practitioner to negate or redirect an opponent's power)
samurai receiving this much rice as a fee; offering of rice cake containing this much rice; person receiving this amount of money as a salary
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
to study; to complete (a course); to order (one's life); to repair (a fault one has committed)
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
ultrasonic waves; ultrasound
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
drunkenness; intoxication; motion sickness; travel sickness
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
calculated; premeditated; considered
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
half and half; fifty-fifty
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
forced laugh; forced smile
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
to use up all one's strength
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly