art of self-defense (defence)
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
shortage; amount outstanding (e.g. on loan); deficit
item; something that one "just has to have"
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to have meaning; to be meaningful
without gaps; closely packed; always; usually; often; frequently
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
that day; the very same day
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
passage; path; route; one's way
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
retreating figure; appearance from behind
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber