closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
teeth of a saw; serration
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
flat; even; level; plain (speech, etc.); simple
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
ease of use; pleasantness of use; comfort level
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
superstition; superstitious belief
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
method of operation; operating procedure
for a while; for some time; for a period
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to be exhausted; to be tired out
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
older sister; elder sister
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice