old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
line of spears held at the ready
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
under 1 year old (of a baby); (lit.) 0 years old
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
to overflow from something full
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
payment; bill; sweeping; clearing away; sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
reek of desperation; feeling of desperation
to go back to square one; to make a fresh start; to be back where one started
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to have no chance (of succeeding)
prompt decision and prompt execution; make swift decisions and take quick actions
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
inside (a region, area, etc.); within the range (of); within the sphere (of influence, etc.)
ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
simple honesty; tactless frankness
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
exhaust sound; exhaust note
contest of strength; trial of strength
the last moment; the very end
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
putting together (e.g. opinions); gathering; collecting; aggregating; summarizing; integrating
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)