after a long time; for the first time in a while
to give a broad grin; to smirk
paper strip (around parcels, banknotes, etc.)
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
to become better; to improve
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to make merry; to be festive
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyes
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to drop; to let fall; to omit
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
again; once more; a second time
healing (esp. through alternative therapies, music, color therapy, supernatural powers, etc.)
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
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
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to straighten up; to sit upright
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
by today; before the day is over
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
loss; defeat; counter for losses
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)