learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to temper thoroughly; to train well
proficiency; mastery; becoming proficient (in)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
esoteric doctrines; mysteries
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
headache inducing; vexing
if you think about it; come to think of it
impossible; unlikely; improbable
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
advantage or disadvantage
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
rational; reasonable; logical
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to be on the right track; to go well
main theater of war; principal battlefield
it's my turn; the ball is in my court; it's up to me
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
taking action although it may result in death; acting while being fully prepared to die
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
grief; sorrow; anguish; lamentation
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
totally willing; fully motivated
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
above the clouds; the heavens
flat-tasting; bland; lacking in flavor; dull; flat; unimaginative
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
to start (an argument, a battle, etc.)