to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
corner; nook; recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
foolish thing; stupid thing; absurdity
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to thrust away; to send flying
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
confused; flustered; at a loss
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
great physical power; animal strength
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
to press down; to hold down; to pin down
near; close; beside; third person
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle