striking with the back of the sword
beyond comparison; incomparable
person in charge; competent (authority, minister, etc.)
way of thinking; one's perspective
wrapping (something) in a bamboo mat; wrapping someone in a bamboo mat and throwing them into a river (unofficial Edo-period punishment)
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
mechanical engineer; mechanician
to fiddle with; to monkey around with
to ruin oneself; to degrade oneself
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
multiple conception; multiple birth
high-technology; high-tech
to be out of; to have no more at hand
teatime; tea break; coffee break
thoroughly; completely; utterly; severely; harshly; terribly
flying scissors (technique in martial arts); kani basami
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degree of success; success rate
deserted house; ruined house; abolishing one's own family line in order to join another (under pre-1947 Japanese law); extinct family
it's audible but invisible; I hear voices but I can't see anybody