is that so? (generally rhetorical)
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
roundhouse kick; turning kick
one revolution; one rotation
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
(cross) section (e.g. in a drawing); cutting plane
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect