nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
difficult to ...; hard to ...
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
body; physical system; (the) person
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
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)
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to take a breath; to take a short rest
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
end of life; death; annihilation
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to do someone in; to bump someone off
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
on the left as one faces (it)
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
forward inclination (of the body); bending forward; anteversion
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to glare at each other; to confront each other
profitable plan; good plan
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp