single edge (e.g. sword blade)
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
that's the way it is; such is life
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
to make merry; to be festive
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
waterjet (cutting, propulsion, etc.); water jet
two (long cylindrical things)
to shoot out (lights, window, etc.)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
that; the matter in question
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
out-boxing; hit-and-run; striking and running away
but; however; provided that
though; notwithstanding; although
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
rest; break; recess; intermission
sword; blade; single stroke