interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
large build; large pattern
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
these guys; these fellows
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
expert; professional; master; woman in the nightlife business; demimondaine; geisha and prostitutes
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
one cause; one reason; one factor
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to spend time (on doing something)
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream