light, thin, single-layer kimono (esp. from hemp or raw silk, for summer use); shroud; burial clothes
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
in the hand; (something) easily manipulated
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
two times; twice; two degrees
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
pair; the two; both persons; both things
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
joint together; opposite; facing
both hands; both arms; ten
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to turn towards; to point
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to study; to complete (a course); to order (one's life); to repair (a fault one has committed)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
absentmindedly; dazedly; vaguely
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
half the body; half length
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
on countless occasions; many a time
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
somehow; for some reason or other
to take away; to carry off
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
sword; blade; single stroke
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear