understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
famous sword; excellent sword
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
ancestor; forefather; foremother
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
should not be; must not be
effeminate; unmanly; cowardly; sissy
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
dislike; disgust; disinclination; tired of
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
black sheep (of a family); ostracism
capture; takeover; hijack; skyjacking
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
election; selection; choice
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
justice; fairness; impartiality
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
sense of inferiority; one's weak point
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary