to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
one's last journey; the journey to the other world; death
Black Tortoise (god said to rule over the northern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the northern heavens
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
attacker (esp. in volleyball)
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
logistical support; combat service support
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
sword skills; swordsmanship
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
main force; chief object; mainline
chance (of success); odds
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
covering; protection; backing; relief
proposal; offer; request; application