to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
narrow; thin (sized); slender
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
tedious; boring; being fed up with
to turn towards; to point
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
go that far; to that extent
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
even if; even though; however; no matter how
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
heinous; treacherous; atrocious; diabolic; fiendish; inhuman
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
in that way; thus; so; so?
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance); warm, welcoming eyes
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances