eternity; permanence; perpetuity; Eikyū era (1113.7.13-1118.4.3)
metallic sound; metallic clank
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
economical; efficient; lean; compact
half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns; middle guard position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
a few minutes; for a few minutes; for a number of minutes; for a period of a few minutes; for several minutes
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
internal conditions; true state of affairs
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
protracted war; war of attrition
to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
to notify; to advise; to inform
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
one's physical safety; personal security
clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to be better than; to be ahead of; to outdo; to surpass; to exceed
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
top of the head; crown of the head
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
absorption; suction; attraction
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
divine work; miracle; superhuman feat; (arch.) Shinto ritual
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip