temper pattern of a sword blade
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
two swords; being skilled in two fields; (an) expert in two fields; liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well; bisexual (person)
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
fencing; art of wielding swords
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
specialization; specialisation
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
intended use; intended purpose
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
because; for; the reason why is ...
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
lily of the valley (Convallaria keiskei)
tedious talk; impertinent talk; repetitious talk; saucy speech; pretentious statement
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns (of print) (centre)
reasoning; inference; deduction; mystery or detective genre
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
in the end; at the end of the day
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)