to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
height (of body); stature
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
a little more than usual; bribe money added to a regular fee; and then some
the greater embraces the less; better too big than too small
cutting the cake (at a wedding)
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
frequency (of occurrence)
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
confections; sweets; candy; cake
trial manufacture; experiment; test piece; prototype
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
order of chivalry; chivalric order
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air