hand used like a sword in striking
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
sharply (glare, stare, etc.); piercingly; stinging; clashing (of swords, etc.)
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
front kick (esp. martial arts)
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
dealing with; coping with
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
(not) the slightest bit; (not) the least; (not) at all
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
proper; respectable; decent; honest
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
death; (an) out; death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation; most severe of the five ritsuryō punishments)
somersault; looping-the-loop
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
(in) the air; midair; sky
attitude control; postural control
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to surge; to well up; to gush out
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner