naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
children; sons; (lit.) children and younger brothers; young people
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
lowness (of degree, value, etc.); inferiority; second volume (of two); third volume (of three)
roller coaster; big dipper
pre-war days; before the war
rising water (of river, lake, etc.); swelling water; increased water; high water
staying behind; remaining; residual
senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member
patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.); patroness; sugar daddy; man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron; master
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
silver vine (Actinidia polygama); cat powder
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
disqualification; unfitness; noncompliance
to search for a way out of a potentially fatal situation; to seek for a way out of a desperate situation
wind and snow; snowstorm; blizzard; hardships
cheekbones; zygomatic bone; malar bone
amorous; sexy; voluptuous; erotic
disturbance; riot; mayhem
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace