long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to make merry; to be festive
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to drop; to let fall; to omit
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
mellow (flavor or fragrance; esp. of alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
again; once more; a second time
healing (esp. emotional or spiritual healing)
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to straighten up; to sit upright
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
by today; before the day is over
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
(suffering a) decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
loss; defeat; counter for losses
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
vacuum; absolute void; complete vacuity
counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; eye poke (in combat sports); eye-gouging
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
receiving an electric shock
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power