bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
looking directly at; looking straight at; looking squarely at (e.g. a problem); facing (e.g. the truth); normal vision; emmetropia
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
promising without due consideration
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
self-improvement; (mental) training; self-discipline; cultivation
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
power; authority; influence
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
archery; mapping; map; morphism
taking the field first, thus batting second
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
kowtow (bow made from a kneeling position wherein the forehead touches the ground)
this for sure; certainly is
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
sudden impulse; passing fancy
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
entreaty; appeal; petition
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown