century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
right in the middle (of); midst; height
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
master craftsman; skillful worker
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
simply; merely; only; solely
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
striking with the back of the sword
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
half the body; half length
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim