sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
white heat; incandescence; (emitting) white light; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
interruption; suspension; break
short blade; small weapon; epigram; pithy saying
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
choices; alternatives; options
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
serious wound; serious injury
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
incarnation (of a god, spirit or abstract quality); embodiment; avatar; incarnation; monster role; kumadori worn for a monster role
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
offense and defense; offence and defence
close call; narrow escape
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
judgment; judgement; discernment
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
to narrowly escape death; to have a narrow escape from death
(turned out) all right in the end
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
choice; selection; option
fighting to the death (with swords)
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
both hands; both arms; ten
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart