failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
the same; the said; likewise
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
masterwork; masterpiece; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
master; teacher; stable master
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
cooperation; collaboration
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
other; another; over; more than; I; me
to temper a sword; to forge a sword
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
ability; performance; efficiency
direct connection; direct link
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
blacksmith's workshop; smithy; forge; foundry
when it becomes; when it comes to
to affect; to impact; to influence
spirits of war dead; person of great ability; soul of a talented person
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial