to open wide; to reveal hidden contents
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
half the body; half length
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
economical; efficient; lean; compact
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
shapeshifting (of an animal or spirit); goblin; incarnation; transformation
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to be hot on a person's heels
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
can't help; won't make much difference
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
some people; a few people; several people
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
mountain's surface; bare surface of a mountain
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to be opposite; to face each other
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer