to run down (stairs, etc.)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
precious orb; Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; hōju; uppermost spherical part of a pagoda finial
to shed light; to cast light
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
pleasure and pain; joys and sorrows
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
one's long-cherished desire
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
sentiment; sentimentality
depravity; corruption; degradation
besides; moreover; in addition
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
secretly; in secret; unseen; unobserved; inwardly; in private
to compete ruthlessly; (lit.) to sharpen swords
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
ash; embers; complete destruction
heating power; thermal power; firepower
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
affectation; showiness; pretence
to machine; to cut; to scrape
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); condensation (of a vapour or gas)
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
disintegration; self-destruction
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
to step forward; to volunteer
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
hellfire; flames of hell; raging fire; large fire; fire that consumes an evildoer