what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
so; to such an extent; such
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
art of war; strategy; tactics
literary and military arts; the pen and the sword
the dharma eye; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism; (arch.) title bestowed upon doctors, etc.
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)
practice; practising; training; study
sight; attraction; spectacle; something worth seeing
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
rakshasa; man-eating demon in Hinduism and Buddhism
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
being outstanding; excelling; being foremost
defect; fault; flaw; deformity; deficiency; shortage
to make a success in life
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
tenacity; indomitableness; dauntlessness; inflexibility
being startled; getting a shock
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
suspicious-looking; fishy
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger