to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to pick up; to find; to gather
wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
both hands; both arms; ten
four (long cylindrical things)
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
irregular; atypical; anomalous; anomalistic; abnormal
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
protracted war; war of attrition
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to fall for (someone's smooth talk); to be taken in (by honeyed words)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to speak; to hear a voice
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)