to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
third stage; three stages; third dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
three times; thrice; third (interval)
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
wound (suffered in a fight)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
as stated; verbatim; literally
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
hostility; animosity; enmity
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
grade; class; degree; magnitude
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
defeating; crushing; smashing; destroying
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky