to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
instant; moment; for an instant
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
zip; ping; zing; zoom; whoosh
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
entrails; giblets; tripe; offal
with glugging (e.g. of liquid being poured, running down)
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
radical (of a kanji character)
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to be spattered by blood from one's victim; to suffer a reaction; to receive a backlash
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
quick work; (clever) feat
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
fierce tiger; ferocious tiger; Hanshin Tigers (baseball team)
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
full of strength; haughty; pompous
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
wherein; therein; thereinto
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy