interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
false impression; deceptive appearance; mere show
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
warp; curvature; curve; arch
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
Ymir (giant in Norse mythology)
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
is something that; is that which
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
out of character; unlike one
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
chapter one; first chapter
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
jewels and ornaments; jewelry; jewellery
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish