to be dampened; to be discouraged; to be weakened; to be reduced
suddenly; all of a sudden
ridge on the side of a sword blade; ridged pattern
double-edged; double-edged blade
all sides; the four cardinal directions and the four ordinal directions; large hanging lantern
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
four characters; four letters
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
to make a copy; to transcribe; to reproduce; to trace
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
magic sword; cursed sword
stance with legs in an L-shape, with one leg bent in front and other extended behind (martial arts, traditional theater)
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
to go to hell; to fall into hell; to be damned
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to apologize; to apologise
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
emission (of light); radiation (of light); luminescence
scale; scope; plan; structure
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion