main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
cheering in chorus; saying in unison
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
jujitsu (martial art); jiujitsu; jujutsu
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
ancient Japanese martial arts
general term; generic name
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
giving lessons at pupils' homes; going to train in stable other than your own
visiting another school (e.g. of kendo) and defeating each member in a fight
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
listless; languid; sluggish; irritating; exasperating; tiresome
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
assistant instructor; substitute instructor
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
wooden joint; wood joinery; kumite; sparring; yotsu-gumi clinch; mutual grappling hold; grip
a set of three bouts; three-game match; three-bout contest
straight-sets victory; straight-set win
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
third place; third rank; third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit