scattering (in all directions)
blow; shock; strike; batting
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
throwaway; disposable; single-use
to press down; to hold down; to pin down
sword with a very long grip
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
practicality; utility; usefulness
twofold and threefold; doubled and redoubled
decision; judgment; resolution
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
lower region; lower part; region below
unexpected meeting; coincidence
loading; charging; filling
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor