immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
manner of using one's hands
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
to pair with; to pair up; to pair off
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to become an expert; to be master at
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
skill; dexterity; proficiency
archer; bowman; bow-wielding soldier; crossbow soldier
battlefield; battleground
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
archery; mapping; map; morphism
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
to attempt; to test; to try out
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)