human realm; world of humans; terrestrial world
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
important point (e.g. on a route); important role (responsibility, etc.); opposition
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
preservation; retainment; keeping
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
suicide bombing (e.g. crashing one's plane into a target); self-destruction; blowing oneself up
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to burst open; to pop; to split
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
widow; divorced woman not remarried; unmarried woman
quickly; swishing; whooshing
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
external wound; (physical) trauma
emotional scars; mental trauma
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
heartache; ache in one's heart; emotional pain
sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait