to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
twice; again; second time
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
presence (impressive quality)
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
forging; tempering; drilling; training; disciplining
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
strong person; the strong; the powerful
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
hazy moon (esp. on a spring night)
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
(positive sentence end) I dare say; (negative sentence end) though, honestly
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
cross; crossed; cruciform
throw; throwing; throwing event
physical strength; the strength of one's muscles
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
from what (I've) seen; given that ...
head start; initiative; preemption
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
horse gait; way of walking (e.g. in martial arts, etc.)