devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
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
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
(opening of) a wound; (mouth of a) wound; cut
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
surroundings; environs; circumference
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
to get strong; to gain strength
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight