wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing (someone) with a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to suppress (a smile, yawn, etc.); to stifle; to bite to death
to come to one's senses; to calm down
to become completely dry; to dry out; to dry up; to parch
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
seppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelment; seppuku as a death penalty (where the convict is decapitated by a second as they make the motions to disembowel themself; Edo period)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to rub; to scrub; to repeatedly reuse (a joke, a topic of conversation, etc.); to milk; to mash (a button); to spam (a move)
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
big man; large man; tall man; giant
striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
outline; summary; gist; basic points
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
to be flabbergasted; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be stunned
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
sword strike; sword slash
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
glistening; shiny; sleek; slippery
to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
how can (one) do something
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
(clenched) fist; knuckles
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
to find a way; to find the time; to try to make oneself available
pushing through; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
date and time (of a meeting, departure, etc.); days and hours
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations