sub-temple; affiliated temple
opportunity has hair in front, but behind she is bald; opportunity only knocks once
jōdō; form of martial art using a cane staff
stepping out of the ring while carrying the opponent over the edge, not considered as a loss; okuriashi; forward or backward foot movement (kendo); moving in accordance with opponent's footwork (judo)
stopping at; going no further than
hair pulled tightly back in a bun
hunger knock; hitting the wall; bonk
the right to bear a surname and to wear a sword (during the Edo period)
boiled fugu dish (served with ponzu dipping sauce)
assembly of monks and laity (at a rite, sermon, etc.); (monks and laity of) the Jishū sect
practicing by oneself; self-instruction
game held with the Emperor in attendance
fencing master of the top rank
inspection by the empress or the crown prince
sundry expenses; various expenses
it's the thought that counts
if not ... then what is it?; (this) is nothing other than ...; (it) must be ...; (it) is definitely ...
to start slowly; to lag behind
tricky wrestler; shrewd fellow
shrine crest; shrine emblem
Japanese-language dictionary; dictionary of a national language
overdrinking; excessive drinking
inconsistency between one's words and actions; insincerity; saying one thing and doing another
Aikido technique, wherein the opponent is brought down by twisting his or her arm away from the body
shouting in a thunderous voice; blustering out
iaido (art of drawing the Japanese sword)
osotogari (judo); major outer reap; major sweeping leg throw
same size; actual size; same scale
to raise (hoist) a flag; to raise an army; to start a new business
daily life; daily routine; while awake or asleep; at all times; day in, day out; constantly
Tsukahara Bokuden (1489-1571)