one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
electrical tape; insulating tape
nothing special; nothing significant; not a problem
real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice sword)
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
genuine article; real thing; real deal
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
starting line (in a race); start line; starting point
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
to be covertly swapped; to be replaced (e.g. with a counterfeit)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
two equal parts; exactly two parts
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
as planned; according to plan
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
to show up; to appear; to turn up
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
with a clatter; with a rattle; persistently (complaining, etc.); annoyingly; messy; cluttered
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; worthy
to make an appearance; to show up
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)