to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
vermilion (colour); cinnabar
result; effect; performance; workmanship (of an article); execution; shape and quality
is that so?; I see; right; oh
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to shoot (a gun, person, etc.); to fire
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
shooting range; firing range
dozens; scores of; decades
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
excessively spacious; unduly wide; sprawling
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
room for growth; potential; promise
frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
connection; linking; joining; coupling; attaching; junction
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
one's every action; every single move
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)