to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
specialization; specialisation
time; season; period; phase; stage
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
teacher; instructor; professor
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
metal fake sword (esp. one that greatly resembles a real sword)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
to assemble; to set up; to construct
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
production (e.g. play); direction
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
steady; sound; reliable; solid
fencing; art of wielding swords
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true