layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
way of the sword; swordsmanship
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
generation; the world; the age
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
maturing; ripening; aging; ageing; curing; fermenting
fruit wine (e.g. cider, wine, plum liquor); fruit liqueur
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to read the situation; to sense the mood
good fortune; luck; happiness; vipaka (retribution)
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
farewell poem; death poem; poem written during one's final moments
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
basic principle; fundamental principle
king; monarch; ruler; champion
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
thrusting (a spear, etc.)