to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
fragile article; breakables; broken article
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
(on) horseback; riding a horse
directions; instructions; usage method
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
occurring in succession; doing in succession; firing in rapid succession; volley of shots; volley (of questions, abuse, etc.); stream
mizuchi; aquatic, dragon-like beast with four feet, horns and poisonous breath
otherwise; or else; if not
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
(one's) grasp of the situation; knowing how matters stand
inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
to make a move; to move a piece (e.g. in shogi)
Atypus karschi (Asian species of mygalomorph spider); tsuchigumo (people of ancient Japan who were not subjects of the Yamato court)
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
performance (of a duty); fulfillment (of a promise); fulfilment; execution (of a contract); discharge; implementation
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
surgical method; operative method; surgical technique; technique; mechanism of a jutsu
lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
power; authority; might; influence; dignity; majesty
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
doubling; marked increase; multiplying; redoubling
similar but different; alike only in appearance; falsely similar; spurious; sham; pseudo-
the opposite direction; the other way
afterlife; the next world; the world beyond
to perform the last rites over the deceased; to give someone their final notice (e.g. when firing them); to give someone the final word