martial arts; military arts; Bushido
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
height (of body); stature
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
military family; warrior class
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
family; relatives; dependents; household
to not be worthy of the reputation (e.g. restaurant, Diet member, etc.); to not be worth the name; to not deserve to be called
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to half-rise to one's feet
to rant and rave; to raise hell
to check; to stop; to keep back
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to take a breath; to take a short rest
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to practice magic; to practise magic
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
holding out for a short while; putting up resistance for a while; briefly holding one's own
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)