to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
such; like that; that sort of
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
length of a blade; walking barefoot on the edge of a sword blade (acrobatic stunt)
double-edged (e.g. sword blade); double-beveled (e.g. kitchen knife); double-edged blade
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
rīchi; riichi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from victory (or success, etc.)
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
extension; elongation; (total) length; extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation; extension (of a line segment); extension (property of occupying space)
(ease of) handling; operation; arrangement (of pipes, wires, etc.); layout; wrestler's belt used in a bout
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
insight; power of observation
to be to the point; to be pertinent
belatedly; though a little too late
to dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach
regulation; adjustment; control
to allot; to assign; to give; to provide; to fit to; to fasten to
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
again and again; repeatedly
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
business trip; official trip
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
shop; store; establishment; restaurant
on-the-spot inspection; on-site inspection
government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
armband; arm band; brassard
scarf (esp. a lightweight summer scarf worn by women)
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
several minutes; a few minutes
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to