only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
life-saving sword (a killing sword may be a sword of life depending on how it is used)
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
at least; at most; (even) just
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to avoid (physical contact with); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
possibility; chance; potential; potentiality; possibility (modal property of a proposition containing no logical contradiction)
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
master; teacher; stable master
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)