suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to put one's strength into
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
with a momentary flash of light
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
height (of a person); stature
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
root; joint; base; crotch
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
to blaze; to burn brightly
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
to be destroyed; to perish; to go out (e.g. fire); to destroy; to get rid of; to extinguish
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
famous sword; excellent sword
to raise (to maturity); to bring up; to rear; to train; to educate
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
no problem; no objection; it doesn't matter
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
another thing; exception; special case
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
as hoped for; as expected
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
formal; proper; prescribed; conventional; stereotypical
about when; about what time; how soon
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
minute adjustment; fine-tuning
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank