putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
cord for attaching a sword scabbard tightly to the obi; sword strap; sword knot
account; history; notice; note; Kojiki (earliest historical record of Japan, compiled in 712 CE); Records of Ancient Matters
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
they; those guys; those fellows
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
stopping of bleeding; stanching; hemostasis; haemostasis
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
sliding door (esp. when removed from its frame and used for carrying things or people); large flounder
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
recommendation; referral; endorsement
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
use; utilization; utilisation; application
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon