blue dragon (an auspicious creature in Chinese mythology); Azure Dragon (god said to rule over the eastern heavens)
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
this (very thing); this precisely
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
favorite sword; cherished sword
wide-width (e.g. cloth); broad
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
simply; merely; only; solely
famous sword; excellent sword
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to get accustomed to using
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
several times; several degrees
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp