more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
title fight; championship match
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
to become possible; to become able to (do)
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
each; (arch.) you (plural)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
special training; intensive training; crash course
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
commander; general; leader
heaven's vengeance; heaven's net
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
classical form of martial art
jōjutsu; form of martial art using a cane staff
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap