edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
lightly; easily; carelessly
to deal with effectively; to handle (well); to manage; to pass around (a plate of food, etc.) after taking one's share
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
end; close; conclusion; termination
exchange of blows; long rally
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
both (people); the two of them
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
perfect; complete; flawless
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
sick person; patient; invalid
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
gait; manner of walking; footwork (e.g. in sport); characteristic way of moving, keeping the center of gravity low (centre)
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
using all one's strength; using all one's might
(ease of) handling; operation; arrangement (of pipes, wires, etc.); layout; wrestler's belt used in a bout
offense and defense; offence and defence
(examination) comments and marks; rating
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
match; game; bout; contest
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; perspective; angle
to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied