to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
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
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
it's not like; it isn't as if
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
(opening of) a wound; (mouth of a) wound; cut
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
magic sword; cursed sword
even though; despite; when
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion