to turn towards; to point
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
feeling; sense; impression
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
usually; under usual circumstances
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
classical form of martial art
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
special training; intensive training; crash course
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)