I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
extreme logic; extreme argument; unreserved argument
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
old friend; old acquaintance
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
first-rate; finest quality; the best
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
proposal; offer; request; application
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
that is to say; so that means
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
that's the way it is; such is life
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
don't you think?; indicates question
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
considerably; greatly; a lot