one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
step; stride; counter for steps
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
stopping a sword stroke between one's bare hands
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
(opening of) a wound; (mouth of a) wound; cut
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
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 some extent; to a certain extent
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
form; method; system; formula
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client