(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to bend; to warp; to curve
successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
posture; position; stance
not taking the slightest notice (of); not giving the slightest consideration (to); paying absolutely no attention (to)
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
endurance; perseverance; patience
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
root; joint; base; crotch
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.); scene; time block (e.g. of a class schedule)
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
long talk; long-winded speech
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
just because; even if; even though
stale; hackneyed; clichéd
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to rage; to fly into a rage; to become furious
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)