to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
on the occasion of; at the time of
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
ambidexter; ambidexterity
right-handedness; right-handed person; right-hander
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
around the clock; day and night
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
training; drill; practice; discipline
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
no sleep or rest; working day and night
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
(not) even once; (not) ever
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to attempt; to test; to try out
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit