long (time that has passed); old (story)
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
observation; survey; watching
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
grasp; catch; understanding
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter