basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
horizon (related to bodies of water)
torii (Shinto shrine archway)
sweeping sideways; mowing down
last quarter moon; third quarter moon; waning half-moon
moon of the 18th day of the lunar month
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
sensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument); reception (radio, TV, etc.); sensitivity (of film)
slope; slanting surface; bevel
precipice; cliff; flat head
still object; object at rest; still life (painting, drawing)
depths (of an art, one's mind, etc.); heart; inner mysteries; profound; deep; esoteric
moon visible in the morning
moon of the 19th day of the lunar month
classical form of martial art
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
tangle; entanglement; snarl; complication; difficulties; trouble
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
series (of something); range (e.g. of mountains)
absent-mindedness; stupor; being stunned (e.g. by the news); devastation; fainting
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
defile; narrow path; bottleneck; impasse
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
to go ahead; to pull ahead
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
non-fruit-bearing flower; sterile flower; something that is flashy with no content
leaving the nest; going out into the world; becoming independent
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
ultimate; final; last; eventual