sculpture; carved statue; graven image
start; origin; beginnings
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
exchange of blows; long rally
to slide into; to slip into
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
impertinent; impudent; saucy; cheeky
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
there are no tricks or gimmicks (phrase used at magic shows); perfectly ordinary (e.g. mirror, pack of cards)
opposite; reverse; contrary
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
extensive; vast range; wide scope
torture to death; torment to death
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
remaining; left-over; excess
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
chin; jaw; gills; branchia
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
the right person in the right place
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
series of battles; successive battles