lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
to hide; to keep to oneself
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
to take flight; to disappear
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
size; dimension; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
pronunciation; production of sound
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
support; backing; patronage
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
simply; merely; only; solely
beginner; newcomer; novice; new pupil; new disciple
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to look down on (someone); to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
calculated; premeditated; considered
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory