to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to grimace; to make a wry face
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
arm; skill; efforts; ability
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
attack; offence; dominant partner of a homosexual relationship; a barrage of; a flood of
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to push away; to push aside; to shove
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
behind; in the rear; in back
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate