mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
flash (of light); glint; schiller
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
technique; art; skill; move
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
to intertwine; to become entangled; to get tangled (together); to become intertwined (of matters, interests, etc.); to become connected; to become linked
vector; direction (e.g. of one's activities or interests); focus
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to re-grip; to re-wrestle; to regroup (after some adverse event)
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
solely; entirely; only; sharing; together
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
thunderous roar; roaring sound
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
defense; defence; fielding
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
senior leadership; senior leader; upper echelon (of power); top-ranking officer
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
to show signs of; to appear
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life