when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to cut open; to cut apart; to divide; to split
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
cord for attaching a sword scabbard tightly to the obi; sword strap; sword knot
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
the same night; that night
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
eye measurement; measure with eye
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
that's too bad; too bad for you!
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
armor and helmet (armour)
to hold (someone) down; to pin down; to wrestle to the ground
personal combat; one-to-one fight
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
jujitsu (classical Japanese martial art, usually referring to fighting without a weapon); jiujitsu; jujutsu
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
rational; reasonable; logical
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
to gape; to open one's mouth wide
coochy-coo; hitchy-koo; kitchy-koo (tickling sound)
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
such; like that; in that way
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar