kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
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
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
nasal discharge; nasal mucus; snot; booger; bogey
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
girls' or women's division or section
combination; union; incorporation; congruence
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
ten (long cylindrical things)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
difference; variation; difference
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
breath; breathing; tone; mood
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
go that far; to that extent
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
woman; female; feminine gender
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
man; male; masculine gender