tying up; restraint; restriction; arrest
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
falsehood and truth; fiction and fact
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
(the path of spiritual) enlightenment; attainment of supreme wisdom; water of life; philosophy
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
evil thought; malicious motive
teachings of Buddha; Buddhist teachings; Buddhist path; Buddhist enlightenment
moment by moment; hour by hour
broad-minded and free in disposition; large-hearted and not scrupulous about trifles
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
it is justifiable to kill one person to save the lives of many
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
therefore; thus; well, then ...; that's right; indeed; (arch.) ... on earth?
life and death; life or death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
one's last moments; hour of death; death throes; agonies of death
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
the heavens; the skies; heaven; deva realm; ascending to heaven; death
to that extent; so (much)
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
to become pale; to turn pale
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
to use up all one's strength; to die
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
bravery; courage; heroism
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
directly opposite; right in front; middle of the forehead; helmet front
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
scolding; reprimand; lecture
lightning; electric illumination; light from an electric source
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 flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
surplus-; excess-; over-; per- (chemical with more of a certain element than found in other compounds of the same constituents)
to feel dizzy; to feel faint; to spin; to revolve; to twirl
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way