combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)
power; might; authority; influence
technique; art; skill; move
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
aviation; flight; flying; to fly; to take a flight
living thing; organism; creature; biology
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
guidelines; guiding principle; dictates
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
commander; commanding officer; CO
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
simple diet; plain food; simple food; frugal meal
good for the health; healthy; wholesome
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
last third of a month; 21st to the last day of a month
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
as if it were about oneself
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month