tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
martial arts area (within a school, gym, etc.)
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank
just because; even if; even though
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
blow; shock; strike; batting
technique; art; skill; move
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
throw or throwing technique (sumo, judo)
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
originally; by nature; from the start
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
Okinawa (city, prefecture)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
origin; beginning; source; rise
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
weight training; muscle training
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning