sudden; abrupt; unexpected
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
three kinds; three varieties
leaning to the right; turning rightist; being on the (political) right
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
martial arts which involve fighting without weapons; combat sport; one-on-one fighting sport
jack of all trades, master of none
active; dynamic; energetic
to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
fitness training; development of physical strength; building stamina; keeping up one's fitness
morbid; unhealthful; insalubrious
deadly serious; deadly earnest
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to carry under the arm; to rake in; to rake towards one
to form a complete whole; to be joined together
light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain; frank; candid; ingenuous
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
ultimate; final; last; eventual