long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
(giving) instruction; initiation
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to freeze; to refrigerate
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
student (esp. a university student)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
in unison; as one; united
pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
head; lead; vanguard; first
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
people; men and women; each person; everybody
secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
there being no use in arguing (about it)
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down