this and that; one thing or another
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
metallic sound; metallic clank
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
bulky (e.g. clothing); ungainly; heavy; poorly hit; weak
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
full stomach; filling one's stomach; eating one's fill; complete; total; full
ten; 10; ten years of age
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
quarrel; dispute; argument
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
deliberate hindrance; obstruction
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
bet; wager; stake; gamble
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
charcoal; charred remains