just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
one by one; one after another; successively
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
by sheer strength; by brute force
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
personal combat; one-to-one fight
lightly; nimbly; with agility; casually; readily; regularly
restlessly; in continuous motion
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
jōjutsu; form of martial art using a cane staff
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
cannot be compared with; no match for
defeating in an instant; instant kill
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)