test of one's strength; test of one's ability
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to explain; to dispel doubts
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
endurance contest; test of endurance
trifle; insignificant thing; (only) this much
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
principle; theory; fundamental truth
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
to jump from one thing to another
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
life; living; I; me; student
body; physique; build; stature
just above; right overhead
eternal; unlimited; endless
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
one more; another; not quite; close run; just falling short of success
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
hail (esp. hailballs 5 mm or greater)
all one has; all one's possessions
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
to compose; to put together
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion