to temper thoroughly; to train well
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
big frame; large figure; huge body
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
to part from; to part company with; to split with; to break off relations with
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to serve; to work for; to attend
loyal retainer; loyal subject
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
(some type of) enthusiast; somebody possessed of a (certain kind of) mental abnormality
young noblewoman; princess
special; particular; peculiar; unique
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
spiritual realm of humanity
to give an impression; to make an impression
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
lion mask; Japanese deer fern (Blechnum nipponicum)
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
family; relatives; dependents; household
to disperse; to take a castle
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
magic sword; cursed sword
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
(having) striking effects; (producing) dramatic results; of particular efficacy
immortality; eternal life; undeath; undead