naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
villain; baddie; the villain's part
to be slow; to not make progress; to be inefficient
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; dissemination; allocation
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
to smash down; to beat in
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to take off one's clothes; to undress
notice; attention; observation
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
Imperial cortege (procession)
to fail; to mess up; to bungle; to screw the pooch
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
caller; visitor; company; guest
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
weeping for joy; crying with happiness
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
itching-to-grab gesture (made with one's hands)
to watch intently; to stare