one stride; single stride; short distance
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
ruler; monarch; sovereign
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
condition; situation; prospects
old body; aged person; elderly person
to run out (e.g. of the room)
perfect; complete; flawless
to stand upright with arms and/or legs spread; to dodge
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
sword play; samurai drama
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
to judge; to decide; to sit in judgement; to try
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
firm; strong; solid; stable
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power