lightning strike; lightning bolt
top part of the head; crown; parietal region
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
to degenerate; to lapse into
check; restraint; oppression; repression
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
heating power; thermal power; firepower
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to decide (e.g. an outcome); to dictate; to determine
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
knife-proof; slash-resistant
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
prize money; monetary award; reward
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
28th day of the month; 28 days
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
whatever (the case may be)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
chord; customary "on" reading (of a kanji) used in Japanese (as opposed to those derived from Chinese); (arch.) Wu reading (of a kanji; as opposed to a Han reading)
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
decorative lights; illumination
destination (one is heading towards); goal
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
form; method; system; formula
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
(writing, painting) brush
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
river; stream; River; the ... river
Ittō-ryū; school of swordsmanship founded during the early Edo period, from which many later schools branched
black lustre; black luster