to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
sword; blade; single stroke
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
slashing (someone) with a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
sports-minded; sports-oriented
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
arranging a group of people so as to form a character or spell out a message
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward; after a brief interval
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
rationalization; justification
to run up to; to rush over
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
to fan; to incite; to instigate
away (game, goal, etc.); opponents' ground; unfamiliar surroundings; feeling out of place; enemy territory
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
manners; behavior; behaviour
singing together; singing in union; chorus; ensemble singing; choral singing; chorus
to form a circle; to stand in a circle
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior