present continuous tense; present progressive form
guess; speculation; supposition
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
contradiction; inconsistency
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
sword for self-defense; sword for self-defence
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
(shopping) cart; kart; go-kart
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear