to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
audience; spectator; spectators
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to take (trouble); to attend (to business); to command (army)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
hateful; detestable; loathsome
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights
to complain; to lodge a complaint
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
ptoo (i.e. spitting sound); ptew; ptooey
to hold a sword above one's head; to be haughty; to be arrogant
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)
intercept; interception; counter-attack
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)