to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
strange; unexpected; (by) chance; unusual; curious
forcibly; against one's will
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
small knife that is largely ornamental or used to cut open letters and the like
nth year in the Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
trouble; bother; annoyance
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
boastful; conceited; bragging; impudent
be (that) as it may; having said that
greatest mistake of one's life
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
to manage; to arrange; to talk over; to dispose of
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)