serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
keeping well (of food); keeping for a long time
in one's own way or style
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
whole face; all over one's face
covered with; stained; smeared
but; however; although; though
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
self-control; self-restraint
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
getting; obtaining; winning; scoring (in ice hockey, basketball, etc.)
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
freely; frankly; without reserve