serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
serious error; gross mistake
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
several minutes; a few minutes
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
two-digit number; "tens" column; two digits; double figures
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
change; transformation; innovation; Reformation
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
puddle of blood; pool of blood
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
discipline; punishment; reprimand
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
inferior goods; faulty item
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
victory or defeat; match; contest; game