low-altitude flying; having consistently poor results (grades, sales, etc.); barely scraping by; being on the verge of failing
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)
to be accustomed to traveling (travelling)
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
bending; warping; flexibility; pliability
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
weight; heavyweight boxer
defense; defence; defensive preparations
core; tang (of a sword, etc.); middle of a nest of boxes
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
only the results matter; it's all about the results
to decide the outcome (e.g. game); to be very different; to be sharply contrasted
to assemble; to set up; to construct
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
fighting to the death (with swords)
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
one theory (opinion); another theory (opinion)
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives
utmost limit; extremity; result
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
panoramic (view, perspective, etc.); high-level; comprehensive (manner); holistic; broad
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
people with a pure and innocent image (esp. actresses, singers, etc.)
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial