to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
breastplate; chest protector; bib
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
leather strap; thong; leash
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
partly open; in half bloom
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
slapping the opponent with the open hand
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch