to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
gun; pistol; tiddlywinks; marbles; repellence
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
unexplained; unsolved; unclear
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
defilement; impurity; object (perceived with the mind or the senses); one billionth
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
rising (smoke, clouds, etc.); rolling up; billowing up
dark clouds; black clouds
favorite sword; cherished sword
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
sunlight; rays of the Sun
one's true worth; one's true self; what one is really made of
general idea; concept; notion
regular game; regular-season game
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
light emanating from a sword; shimmering of a sword
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
handful; small amount; small number
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen