together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
unevenness; bumpiness; roughness; imbalance; inequality; unevenness
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
power; might; authority; influence
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
absolute beginner; complete amateur
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
not necessarily so; is not always true
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
strange; unconventional; eccentric; odd; odd number
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
lightly; easily; carelessly