clearing out people (from a room, etc.); ordering people to leave
deployment; spreading out; dispersal
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
Gothic (style, e.g. in architecture); sans serif (typeface); gothic
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
(being) frail; in frail health; frailty
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to make frantic efforts; to make an all-out effort; to try desperately
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
to part left and right; to open out
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to watch for an unguarded moment
(you) couldn't kill (him) if you tried
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
loved one; lover; sweetheart
short distance; close range
intercept; interception; counter-attack
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
(right at the) side; just beside
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
many-sided; versatile; polygonal; diversified
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
condition; situation; prospects
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
reasons; circumstances; details; particulars; hindrance; inconvenience
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
success or failure; result
sprinkling; dropping in small light bits
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies