equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
ability; performance; efficiency
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
just one person; only one
large number (of); many; majority
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to live through; to survive
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
offense and defense; offence and defence
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
war; battle; match; game; competition
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)