several times; several degrees
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
good-quality; superior in quality
to need; to call for; to require
to fight with swords; to cross swords
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to mix; to blend; to combine
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
to temper thoroughly; to train well
cast; mold; mould; forming; shaping; fashioning
combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off
ratio; proportion; percentage
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
supreme; sublime; highest
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
that is to say; so that means
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
details; particulars; detailed; minute; detailed statement
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
hearth; fireplace; furnace; kiln
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
mask; disguise; guise; mask
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
sanity; consciousness; soberness
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual