to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
to underrate; to make light of
exchange of blows; long rally
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
simplification (character, hair-style, etc.); unbalancing an opponent
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to knock down; to knock off
technique; art; skill; move
superiority; predominance
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
while; during; performed in this condition
dealing with; coping with
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece