originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
every martial art; all the martial arts
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
dealing with; coping with
sickle and chain (weapon)
weight (for scales); counterweight
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
variation in color (colour); having a different color
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to rain incessantly; to downpour
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
group; party; team; squad; section
four-eyed; pattern of four squares
conscious; deliberate; intentional
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
camera shake; picture blur; deviation; slight shifting
several people; a few people
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
isolation; being alone; being friendless
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
every person; every mouth; every entrance
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
hunting ground; hunting preserve
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
outsider; someone outside of a group