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
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
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.
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
commander-in-chief; supreme commander; captain (of a team)
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
arm; skill; efforts; ability
than; from; out of; except; but; more
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
to avoid (physical contact with); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable