to be matched against (in a sports contest)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
drawing a sword; drawn sword
seppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelment; seppuku as a death penalty (where the convict is decapitated by a second as they make the motions to disembowel themself; Edo period)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
don't you think?; indicates question
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
proposal; offer; request; application
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
samurai's compassion; samurai-like mercy
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to leave as is; to ignore
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
cares; ill feeling; reserve
to settle; to finish; to bring to an end
I see; that's right; indeed
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family