beyond that point; after that
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
gourd-shaped war fan; referee's fan; stratagem; tactics
to be at a loss how to continue an offensive; to be frustrated by impregnable defences
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
(right at the) side; just beside
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
to make merry; to be festive
inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
as planned; according to plan
stagnation; hindrance; delay
attendance; presence; appearance
caller; visitor; company; guest
having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full
order; command; directions; instructions
drama; theatre; theater; play
participation; joining; entry
night stall; night shop; night fair
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to accept a kind offer; to take someone up on their offer
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent