to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
going around; patrol; round; tour
to claim victims; to cause casualties
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to search for; to seek for; to look for
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
power; might; authority; influence
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
literally; self-explanatorily
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to shoot out (lights, window, etc.)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
phantom; vision; illusion
many; much; plenty; hardly
split; division; break up
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
behind; in the rear; in back
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to practice magic; to practise magic
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit