to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to jar; to creak; to grate
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
observation; survey; watching
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
violent emotion; passion; fury
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
again; once more; a second time
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
to burn (with jealousy, desire, etc.)
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
quantity of heat (e.g. in calories, BTU, etc.); heat value; calorific value; (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to nock (an arrow); to fix an arrow to the string
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to see through; to see the true nature of something
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit