to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to win and advance to the next round
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)
to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
extended game; overtime; extra time; extra innings
end of a match; end of a game
chief umpire; referee (soccer, boxing, etc.)
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
scattered animal feed; ground bait
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; judgement (of God); referee
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
projecting part (of a headland, etc.); moment of departure; (on the) point of going out; outset; start
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
to be absorbed in thought; to muse; to muse about; to think things through
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
pensive; meditative; wistful
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to be bound (by feelings); to be fettered (by); to be overcome (by); to be moved (by); to be touched (by)
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
to fret (over); to brood (about); to mope; worriedly; (fretting) constantly; (worrying) over this and that
bygones; the past; past event
to appear uneasy; to appear anxious
farm (livestock); stock farm; ranch; pasture; meadow; grazing land
horse riding; horseback riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
ropeway; cableway; aerial lift; cable car
viewing platform; observation deck; observation platform
breach of manners; breach of etiquette; faux pas
to be awesome; to be extreme; to be incredible
shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
air-raid shelter; bomb shelter