stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
with a start; with a jump
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
snakelike; snaky; serpentine
to be entwined; to be involved
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
to do someone in; to bump someone off
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
halfway; midway; partway; mid-course
to envelop; to blanket; to cloak
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
sword skills; swordsmanship
(I) won't (say) anything no matter what (expression is followed by negative verb relating to say, answer, etc.) to not (tell) even under any threat
demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
alternately; by turns; one after the other
to distract a person's attention
how long; how much; to what extent
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to be too late; to be too slow
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
straight; as the crow flies