distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
Genroku era (1688.9.30-1704.3.13)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
arm; skill; efforts; ability
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
to rebuke; to scold harshly
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
newly forged sword; sword made after the year 1615
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to attempt; to test; to try out
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
rope; cord; policeman's rope
Kawachi (former province located in the east of present-day Osaka Prefecture)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
since then; from that time; ever since
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
following (a person to a place)
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
old furniture; curios; secondhand goods
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
many; numerous; various; large number of
sword hilt; decorative hilt
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
knife attached to the sheath of a sword
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
beautiful; good; excellent
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute