plain wood; unfinished woodwork
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
low tone; bass; low voice
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip of (clothes, rank, etc.); to deprive of; to divest of
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
preliminary investigation; preliminary inquiry; preparation (for a class); going over one's lessons (in advance); studying ahead
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
parents' observation day (at school); parents' visiting day; open day
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire
great laughter; burst of laughter
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
white clothing; white robes (worn for Shinto rituals, funerals, etc.)
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
truce (during a children's game); time out; King's X
of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
stingy; mean; narrow-minded; petty; shabby; poor