to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to be hideously burned; to be burned raw
overhasty; rash; premature
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
to sustain a serious wound
sea of blood; pool of blood
totally unexpected result; stunning upset
to carry something into a place
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to fail to die (e.g. after suicide attempt or accident); to survive; to outlive
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to lose one's cool; to blow one's top; to flip one's lid; to get angry
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
samurai's compassion; samurai-like mercy
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
betting on an outsider (in horse racing, etc.); taking a long shot; dark horse betting
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
(degree of) public interest in forthcoming event or performance; advance reviews
to find somebody's weak spot; (lit.) to drill a hole
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
portion; part; snapshot; glimpse
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)