shintai; object of worship believed to contain the spirit of a deity, typically housed in a shrine
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
hand used like a sword in striking
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
it is not (like that) either
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
daily life; daily routine; while awake or asleep; at all times; day in, day out; constantly
always conducting oneself as though one were on a battlefield; being combat ready at all times (of a person)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
Tsukahara Bokuden (1489-1571)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
adds force or indicates command
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
with these words; while saying
without holding anything back; mercilessly; relentlessly; energetically; vigorously
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)