scoring combination of a 9 and a 1 in oicho-kabu
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
or; otherwise; furthermore; also; (arch.) perhaps; (arch.) by some chance; (arch.) that being said
having an ancient and honorable origin
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be
foreigner; stranger; outsider; alien
putting an end to; bringing to a close; person who opens and closes the curtains (in a theatre)
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
organization; organisation; forming
head of family; originator
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
(giving) instruction; initiation
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
secret technique; secret art
counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); a noun read using its on-yomi
secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
France; French (language)
to be urgent; to be pressing; to be imminent
secret swordsmanship (of a specific school); secret traditions of fencing
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
viewing and treating as one; regarding as the same; equating one thing with another; identification
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
magic sword; cursed sword