to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
to thrust before; to thrust at
degree of recognition; level of familiarity; visibility (product)
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
baldness; bald head; bald person; baldy; idiot; moron
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
another thing; other things; another man's property
should; must; -able; probably; likely
regret; repentance; remorse
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
preface; introduction; preamble
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...