(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
rather; sooner; preferably
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu; kenpō (martial arts); kempo
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
blacksmithing; forging; smithery; blacksmith; smith
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
famous sword; excellent sword
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
(one's efforts) not being enough; not succeeding (despite one's best efforts); not being up to the task; being beyond one's ability
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
memories; recollections; reminiscence
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
(doing something) regardless of expense
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to the very end; to the bitter end; to the last; to the hilt; thoroughly
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
imperial court; royal court
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to talk; to chat; to chatter