to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
the front; honest; upright; decent
training; drill; practice; discipline
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
technical; technological; practical
teaching oneself; learning by oneself; self-study
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
for today; for the time being
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
to be at a loss for words
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material