small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
clear; precise; definite; distinct
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
though; notwithstanding; although
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to regret bitterly; to be very sorry (for); (lit.) to bite one's navel
risky; dangerous; insecure
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
heart; guts; nerve; central part
of course; certainly; naturally
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to do someone in; to bump someone off
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
directly opposite; right in front
to fight with swords; to cross swords
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
special; particular; peculiar; unique