to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to spend time (on doing something)
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
cheating at pachinko (for monetary gain; through illegal tampering with the machines, etc.); scamming a pachinko parlor
several times; a few times
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
one day; (on) a certain day
head-hunting; recruiting professionals from other companies
close; intimate; on good terms
(personal) background check
testimony; (verbal) evidence
authenticity; credibility
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
fixed date; settlement date