long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to knock down; to knock off
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to push aside; to thrust aside; to brush aside; to reject; to remove; to take out
deliberate hindrance; obstruction
to get angry; to lose one's temper
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to gain experience; to get accustomed (with something)
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
pride in one's strength or skill
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to take flight; to disappear
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to come to one's senses; to calm down
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
moment; brief space of time
occurrence; happening; incident; event
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
long (time that has passed); old (story)