function; facility; faculty; feature
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
strength; power; proficiency; ability
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
lightly; easily; carelessly
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to temper thoroughly; to train well
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
order of chivalry; chivalric order
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')
to complain; to make a complaint
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
accurate; correct; precise; exact
suddenly; all of a sudden
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
to thrust before; to thrust at
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days