to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
suspicion (of others); jealousy
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
true character; real nature
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
attaching the polite suffix "-san" to somebody's name
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
quietly; slowly; gracefully
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
regular matches in an official tournament
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
herd of horses; pack of horses (in a race)
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
neighbour; neighbor; neighbourhood; neighborhood
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
feeling of fullness; sense of sufficiency; feeling of satisfaction
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to whine; to sing; to chirp
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
charming; fascinating; beautiful; elegant; graceful; sweet