dripping wet; soaked; drenched
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
station; office; guardroom
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
mess; jumble; muddle; chaos
downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
This isn't over; I will get my revenge
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
right beside; close to; nearby
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
family trouble (quarrel); domestic squabble; internal squabble (over headship rights) in a daimyo family in the Edo period
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
having no idea; having no clue
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately