serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
clear; precise; definite; distinct
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
it is not (like that) either
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
as (for); for; in the capacity of
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
guardian; protector; patron; parent
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
to some extent; to a certain extent
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to move forward; to move on
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to become empty; to be emptied
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
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
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum