just because; even if; even though
number of times; frequency; count
limited; restricted; constrained
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
even the patience of a saint eventually runs out; (lit.) (if you touch) the Buddha's face three times (he will get annoyed)
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
at; in; at; when; by; with
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
lethality; killing effectiveness
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
blow; hit (on the body); beating
bare-handed fighting; fighting with one's bare hands
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
immediately carrying out (a plan); right away; without delay; immediately
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
beyond that point; after that
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to flare up; to burst into flames
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
someone (important); person of importance
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread