to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
just because; even if; even though
mysterious disappearance; being spirited away
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
to be reborn; to be reincarnated; to turn over a new leaf; to become a new person; to be reorganized; to be transformed
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
Shinto shrine precincts; holy precincts; sanctuary
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to boost; to force up; to push up
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
in a hurry; hurriedly; hastily; helter-skelter; hurry-scurry; in a panic
to have meaning; to be meaningful
dirty; vulgar; nasty; offensive; disgusting
scene; spectacle; sight; view
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
bloodshed; bloody event; bloody violence
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to stop (plug) one's ears
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
murder; killing; murderer
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested