to command; to dominate; to prevent; to obstruct; to grip; to hold
cannot do a thing; feeling handcuffed; being at the end of one's tether; being at one's wit's end
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to be exhausted; to be tired out
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
please; somehow or other; one way or another
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
personal appearance; character; personality
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; greedy
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
neat (neatly); tidy; trim
wandering; jobless; unemployed
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to feel; to sense; to experience
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
to move forward; to move on
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to come across; to happen upon
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
tea-ceremony procedures; skill; dexterity; (arch.) you
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather