measurement round the hips
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
old wound; scar; old unpleasant incident; past misdeed
to sustain a serious wound
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
battlefield; battleground
long time; long interval; for quite some time
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
though; notwithstanding; although
preparation; provision; guarding
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
clothes; clothing; garments
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with