to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to gain; to get
to alter one's state of consciousness; to change one's mindset; to change one's attitude
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
sword strike; sword slash
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
8th day of the month; eight days
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
to think up; to think out; to knit (a pattern into a sweater, etc.); to start knitting
datum point; cardinal point; reference point; origin
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
showy but worthless; impressive-looking but without substance; all show and no substance; not as good as it looks; deceptive
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
physical education; PE; gym (class)
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
outfit featuring pants (as opposed to a skirt)
to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
violence by weight of numbers; tyranny of the majority
with a screech; with a squeak; with a squeal
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; blankly; vacantly
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
refutation; rebuttal; retort