chief; main; principal; major
next generation; future generation
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
uniform worn in martial arts (judo, kendo, etc.)
exchange of blows; long rally
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
business; errand; nature of one's business
to lean against; to set against
like that; that way; thus
close to the wall; alongside the wall
match; game; bout; contest
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
looking on (somebody) as hostile
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
way (of doing); manner; method; means
this for sure; certainly is
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to knock down; to knock off