motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
virtually empty; quite empty; inadequately defended; defenseless; defenceless
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to thrust away; to send flying
to fall on one's backside
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
just because; even if; even though
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
pointing out; identification
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
role of the villain; the bad guy
teacher; instructor; professor
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
leadership skill; leadership ability
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
a little learning is a dangerous thing
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
interruption; suspension; break
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
this world; this life; current epoch (i.e. the Holocene epoch)
instructor; (fencing) teacher; model
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
that's true; of course; obviously
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
there being no use in arguing (about it)