longer type of wakizashi (short sword); gambler
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
there being no use in arguing (about it)
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
attack; offence; dominant partner of a homosexual relationship; a barrage of; a flood of
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
several sheets (flat objects)
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
slight wound; minor wound
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)