biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
metre; meter; meter; gauge
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
elementary level; beginner level
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
length of a blade (sword, knife, etc.); walking on the edge of a sword
one theory (opinion); another theory (opinion)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
double-edged; double-edged blade
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
both sides; two sides; double-sided
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
historical play; period drama
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
rīchi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from completing something (winning, losing, game over, etc.)
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
breath; breathing; bless; bracelet
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite