being evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par with; (arch.) eldest and second eldest brother; (arch.) older and younger brother
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to be indebted; to be under an obligation
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
polite; courteous; hospitable
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to spit out; to eject; to dump
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
without exaggeration; truthful; factual
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
good feeling; feeling good
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
single word; a few words; brief comment
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
favorite sword; cherished sword
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command