underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to temper thoroughly; to train well
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
ashibarai; foot sweep; sweeping one's opponent's legs from under them (judo, etc.)
to crouch; to stoop; to yield; to submit; to hide; to conceal oneself
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
resolute; determined; bold
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
tabi; Japanese socks (with split toe)
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
last words recited to the newly departed; requiem; converting people to Buddhism
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
slow motion (video); moving slowly; moving leisurely
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish