when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
discipline; punishment; reprimand
to this extent; to this degree; this much
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to understand; to make out
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
going along with a joke, etc. at the beginning then pointing out its ridiculousness
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyes
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
hand used like a sword in striking
chop (pro wrestling move); knifehand strike; chop (pork, lamb, etc.); chop (tennis); chop stroke
secret swordsmanship (of a specific school); secret traditions of fencing
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
and yet; though; when; in spite of
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
to achieve enlightenment; to attain enlightenment
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
finishing blow; coup de grâce
sword battle (staged for television, etc.); sword fight
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
consideration; taking into account
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
severe punishment; rigorous measures
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role