to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
studying under; looking up to; apprenticing oneself to
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
classical form of martial art
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
technique; art; skill; move
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
older sister; elder sister
Japanese person; Japanese people
to work out; to think out; to devise; to invent
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
brand (burnt-in mark of identification); branding iron
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
to have (something) innate; to be born with
aptitude; aptness; suitability
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
how; in what way; how about
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
plural; multiple; several
to join together; to combine; to join up
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed