to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
blow; shock; strike; batting
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
whispering into a person's ear
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
hitting a ball (with a bat, golf club, etc.); batting; stroke
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
to pound (e.g. heart); to pulse (e.g. vein); to pulsate
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
to change completely; to change suddenly
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
batter's box; one's turn at bat
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
blow; hit (on the body); beating
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
to be touching; to be moving
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
to go through (e.g. a wall); to penetrate; to punch (a hole, pattern, etc.); to stamp out (e.g. a coin); to remove (partitions between rooms); to join (multiple rooms) into one
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
water's edge; beach; foreshore
value; worth; estimation; evaluation; bargain; good buy
to throw away; to abandon
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
drawing a katana and attacking in the same stroke; doing (something) suddenly and without warning; doing without prior notice
batting line-up; batting order
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
to touch (a person's) heart; to impress (a person)
to put an end (to); to bring to an end; to close the books (on); (lit.) to put a period (at the end of a sentence)
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
runs batted in; RBI; position of a ball when struck (e.g. in tennis, volleyball)
pinch-hitting; pinch hitter; performing a duty in place of someone else; proxy
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
to establish; to formulate
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
heavy blow; major blow; severe blow; serious damage
exchange of blows; long rally
hitting (a ball with a bat, racket, golf club, etc.); batting; batted ball; struck ball
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat; to get (a batter) out
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
thunderstruck; hit by a thunderbolt; struck by lightning
to play a hand game (e.g. rock, paper, scissors)
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
no way to do; nothing can be done
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
striking with the back of the sword
to make a mistake; to blunder
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
to be responsive; to show immediate results
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to break down (an opponent's defenses); to defeat; to knock out the opponent's pitcher (with consecutive base hits); to break (an established notion); to refute (e.g. a theory)
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
to begin (emphatically); to launch; to embark on
to be (deeply) touched by; to be struck by
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to fluff up (e.g. a futon); to retype (e.g. a letter)
hard blow; crushing blow; severe attack
faultless; flawless; perfect; impeccable; unimpeachable; beyond reproach
hitting a dangerous (harmful) spot (e.g. hitting one's head)
to brandish; to flourish; to wave; to swing; to shake at
long hit; slugging; extra-base hit
whipping; beating with a whip; whiplash
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to be a good match (for); to stand a chance (against); to be able to compete (with); to hold one's own
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
batting order; batting line-up
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
to surge like an avalanche; to flood; to swarm; to stampede
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to overcome (a difficulty)
to stand under a waterfall (as spiritual training)
heavy hitter; power hitter; slugger
value; worth; estimation; evaluation; bargain; good buy
risky speculation; big gamble; large bet
to clap one's hands in prayer
to (prepare to) run away (from one's responsibilities, etc.)
operating a cash register
sprinkling water (to keep down dust, cool pavements, etc.)
to play a trick; to put up a false show; to deceive someone; to put on a play; to present a play; to give a play
to vaccinate; to get vaccinated; to get a vaccination
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
to put an end (to); to bring to an end; to close the books (on); (lit.) to put a period (at the end of a sentence)
to temper a sword; to forge a sword
sending a telegram; telegraphing; wiring
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
keystroke; typing; execution of test cases
flat cap; cloth cap; newsboy cap; (hunting) cap
shooter; vaccinator; inoculator; drummer (taiko, etc.)
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
fast typing; fast beating; fast drumming
hitting a dangerous (harmful) spot (e.g. hitting one's head)
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
negation; denial; negative
spot check; snap inspection; surprise test
faultless; flawless; perfect; impeccable; unimpeachable; beyond reproach
to throw away; to abandon
to establish; to formulate
undressed concrete; unfaced concrete; (golf) driving range
to hit repeatedly; to belt hit after hit (e.g. in baseball); to unleash a barrage of blows; to pound away (at a keyboard); to hammer away; to pummel
undressed concrete; unfaced concrete; (golf) driving range
targeting; aiming at a specific target; selective hitting; swinging only at certain types of pitches; having no choice in a move (in mahjong, go, etc.)
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
setting on fire; setting afire
hitting left-handed (with a racket, bat, etc.); hitting to left (field)
hitting right-handed (with a racket, bat, etc.); hitting to right (field)
strike while the iron is hot
batting style; batting form; swing; way of striking the ball; way of swinging the racket
to hammer into place; to end (a performance); to kill (with a gun, sword, etc.); to slay
to fight each other; to clash
katana (sword worn on the hip edge up by samurai)
to hit the bottom; to bottom out
random pounding (e.g. on a drum)
bargain; good buy; (good) value for one's money
whipping; beating with a whip; whiplash
pruning; trimming; lopping
women's bridal robe with trailing skirts worn over a kimono
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
fault; flaw; weak point; shortcoming
to continue for a long time; to undergo a repeated series
solemn promise; promise sealed by striking metal objects together (e.g. swords for samurai, mirrors for women)
women's bridal robe with trailing skirts worn over a kimono; ending play for the day; leaving a game unfinished (esp. Go)
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
to writhe (in pain); to squirm; to wriggle
game with many hits; high-scoring game
to split (by striking); to divide; to disclose; to speak frankly
to continue for a long time; to undergo a repeated series
water's edge; beach; foreshore
to clap one's hands in prayer
grapple; scuffle; fight; defeating one's enemy on the battlefield
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
(an individual's) way of playing mahjong; mahjong tactics
carrier strike group; CSG
single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
beheading followed by mounting of the head on a pike in front of the prison (Edo period)
embossing a pattern; repoussé; drum signaling the end of a performance; serve (e.g. in tennis); drive (in golf); printout
bouncing a ball against a wall (e.g. tennis exercise); bouncing ideas off of someone; using someone as a sounding board; continually posting on social media without engaging in dialogue
to go through (e.g. a wall); to penetrate; to punch (a hole, pattern, etc.); to stamp out (e.g. a coin); to remove (partitions between rooms); to join (multiple rooms) into one
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
to surge like an avalanche; to flood; to swarm; to stampede
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
to discard; to abandon; to neglect; to let be
flour; powder (for polishing, dusting, etc.)
inscribing; engraving; incising; recording the time (on a time card); punching; clocking in (out)
button mashing (e.g. in video games); repeated button-pushing
party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
to mask oneself; to lie down
bottom of the (batting) order
to look afar; to look at something while absorbed in reverie; to look at something while absorbed in one's thoughts
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash (to pieces); to ruin (e.g. a plan); to wreck; to do away with (an old custom, ideology, etc.)
fault; flaw; weak point; shortcoming
professional gambler; gamester
abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation
to be a good match (for); to stand a chance (against); to be able to compete (with); to hold one's own
magic mallet; lucky mallet; nursery-tale mallet that delivers one's heart's desire at a wave
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
flat cap; cloth cap; newsboy cap; (hunting) cap
playing a gambling game on behalf of a person or organization (esp. mahjong or pachinko); person who gambles on someone's behalf
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat
grapple; scuffle; fight; defeating one's enemy on the battlefield
forged weaponry (e.g. swords, spears, etc.); forged metal tool; molded dry confectionery; moulded dry confectionery; percussion instrument
to throw away; to abandon
to speak ill of the dead; to criticize the dead
to mark with a dot (point)
professional gambler; gamester
setting on fire; setting afire
blow with the flat of a sword; slap; smack; metal flattened by striking; tape; flat braid
whipping; flogging; lashing
top of the (batting) order
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
to pass by (time); to hit too much
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to fire (a gun, arrow, etc.)
sprinkling water (to keep down dust, cool pavements, etc.)
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
able to take a lot of punishment (of a boxer, etc.); able to take a hit; able to keep one's cool when the batter gets a hit (of a baseball pitcher); resilient; strong in the face of criticism or adversity
magic mallet; lucky mallet; nursery-tale mallet that delivers one's heart's desire at a wave
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
confession; confidential talk; frank talk
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash (to pieces); to ruin (e.g. a plan); to wreck; to do away with (an old custom, ideology, etc.)
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
stoning; rock fight; stone-throwing fight; custom by which neighbours or friends threw rocks inside a couple's house on their wedding night
to throw away; to abandon
to brandish; to flourish; to wave; to swing; to shake at
one-legged batting stance; raised-foot stance; flamingo stance
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
stoning; rock fight; stone-throwing fight; custom by which neighbours or friends threw rocks inside a couple's house on their wedding night
to continue for a long time; to undergo a repeated series
chō-han bakuchi; gambling game in which two dice are thrown and players bet on whether the total is odd or even
forged weaponry (e.g. swords, spears, etc.); forged metal tool; molded dry confectionery; moulded dry confectionery; percussion instrument
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
drawing a katana and attacking in the same stroke; doing (something) suddenly and without warning; doing without prior notice
professional gambler; gamester
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
blow with the flat of a sword; slap; smack; metal flattened by striking; tape; flat braid
party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
to be in a miserable state; to be down and out
to go through (e.g. a wall); to penetrate; to punch (a hole, pattern, etc.); to stamp out (e.g. a coin); to remove (partitions between rooms); to join (multiple rooms) into one
to cast a net; to throw a net
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
to overcome (a difficulty)
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
skewering (fish, meat, etc.; for the purpose of grilling)
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
chipped stone tool; flaked stone tool
riveting machine; nail gun; nailer
magic mallet; lucky mallet; nursery-tale mallet that delivers one's heart's desire at a wave
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
setting on fire; setting afire
(number of) plate appearances
women's bridal robe with trailing skirts worn over a kimono
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
hitting to the opposite field
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
drinking, gambling, and buying women in prostitution
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
punching blindly; random firing
katana (sword worn on the hip edge up by samurai)
striker (triangular piece of steel used with flint to create sparks)
four-on-the-floor; four-to-the-floor
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
to forcefully open up (a hole; in a wall, etc.); to speak frankly; to open one's heart; to throw out (everything inside); to empty (e.g. a box)
to droop; to be depressed
negation; denial; negative
to droop; to be depressed
to slay; to kill; to put to the sword
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
combined liquor store and bar; combined off-license and pub (licence); drinking alcohol while standing in the shop
written using typewriter; typewritten
to throw away; to abandon
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
spot check; snap inspection; surprise test
flour; powder (for polishing, dusting, etc.)
to split (by striking); to divide; to disclose; to speak frankly
perforation; perforator; prick punch; needle punch
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
collision; bumping into; head-to-head training; drill consisting of pushing and being pushed; battering practice
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
whispering into a person's ear
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
riveting machine; nail gun; nailer
rolling pin; slapstick (comedy)
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
home run king; home run leader
hit that advances the runner(s)
batted ball that strikes the batter
water's edge; beach; foreshore
hand-clapping ceremony (celebrating the settling of a bargain, marking a reconciliation, etc.)
to collapse; to fall down (in a heap)
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash (to pieces); to ruin (e.g. a plan); to wreck; to do away with (an old custom, ideology, etc.)
to go through (e.g. a wall); to penetrate; to punch (a hole, pattern, etc.); to stamp out (e.g. a coin); to remove (partitions between rooms); to join (multiple rooms) into one
to clap one's hands in prayer
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
breakthrough in the situation; break in the deadlocked situation
training performed by an attacker and a defender, involving intentional openings
confession; confidential talk; frank talk
to pass by (time); to hit too much
faultless; flawless; perfect; impeccable; unimpeachable; beyond reproach
a complete turnabout via a single blow
checkmate by a dropped pawn (illegal move)
pouring (concrete) into formwork
rolling pin; slapstick (comedy)
back blow method (for dislodging an obstruction in the windpipe)
shooter; vaccinator; inoculator; drummer (taiko, etc.)
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
New Year event to pray for a rich rice harvest
to leave unfinished; to abandon
to hammer out thinly (e.g. goldleaf)
to discard; to abandon; to neglect; to let be
base hit; one-base hit; single
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to look afar; to look at something while absorbed in reverie; to look at something while absorbed in one's thoughts
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
to mask oneself; to lie down
discarding somewhat safe tiles while still trying to win a hand
to stare at; to closely defend
a fight between equally great opponents; (lit.) dragon and tiger fighting one another
net fishing; fisherman's throw (resembling the casting of a fishing net)
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
clutch hit; run-scoring hit; RBI hit
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
to stare at; to closely defend
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
to mask oneself; to lie down
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
to break off; to knock off; to create a false eye by sacrificing a stone
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
embossing a pattern; repoussé; drum signaling the end of a performance; serve (e.g. in tennis); drive (in golf); printout
to hammer into place; to end (a performance); to kill (with a gun, sword, etc.); to slay
to be frank; to speak one's mind; to open one's heart
way to hit (a ball, drum, etc.); way to swing (a club); way to play (shogi, go, etc.)
to establish; to formulate
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
clapper (that strikes a bell); hammer; vibrator; pachinko player who wins using insider knowledge of the machines
to hammer out thinly (e.g. goldleaf)
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
to fluff up (e.g. a futon); to retype (e.g. a letter)
punching (e.g. with a die); die cutting; removing a partition (wall); artesian well
ball hit toward the gap between outfielders
haori coat used by soldiers
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
to eat to one's heart's content; (lit.) to drum one's belly
cycle; hitting for the cycle
party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
made by hitting (e.g. striking stone flakes from a tool stone); made using lithic reduction
water's edge; beach; foreshore
continuous; nonstop; consecutive; removing partitions (to create an open space); joining separate rooms into one
continuous; without a break
hitting three or more times in a game (NPB)
team-based rock fight traditionally held on the fifth day of the fifth month
to slay; to kill; to put to the sword
taiko drumming; taiko drummer; Laccotrephes japonensis (species of water scorpion)
to kill; to beat to death
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
taiko drumming; taiko drummer; Laccotrephes japonensis (species of water scorpion)
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
beheading followed by mounting of the head on a pike in front of the prison (Edo period)
sudden dissolution of a legislature
striker (triangular piece of steel used with flint to create sparks)
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
to give an address (before a large number of people); to give a forceful speech
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
faultless; flawless; perfect; impeccable; unimpeachable; beyond reproach
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
sanda; sanshou; Chinese boxing; Chinese kickboxing
difficult to make friends with
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
way to hit (a ball, drum, etc.); way to swing (a club); way to play (shogi, go, etc.)
to beat; to batter; to pummel
shikantaza; meditation practice where one stays intensely focused without focusing on any particular object
to slay; to kill; to put to the sword
patterned cloth laid on a table or Buddhist altar; antependium
to knock (someone) off their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
taking a trip to go gambling
to mount (e.g. a horse); to straddle; to sit astride
combined liquor store and bar; combined off-license and pub (licence); drinking alcohol while standing in the shop
feel of a club, bat or racket when hitting a ball
to beat to death; to club to death; to kill
chopping; base hit; one-base hit; single
number of blows (used in measuring the bpm of an air hammer, etc.); (number of) at bats
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
striking with the back of the sword
sounding of wooden clappers
to smash (violently); to crush; to ruin (a plan, company, etc.); to wreck; to destroy
to fire (a gun); to shoot; to let off; to loose off; to blow (someone) away
to pierce; to go through; to remove (partitions between rooms); to knock (e.g. two rooms) into one; to carry out (to completion)
to till a rice paddy; to plough a rice paddy (plow)
to leave unfinished; to abandon
to knock down; to bring down
a fight between equally great opponents; (lit.) dragon and tiger fighting one another
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
driving away moles by hitting the ground with straw bundles prepared by children (esp. as an event on Koshōgatsu)
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat
intensive zazen meditation on a subject; (lit.) knocking all into one
to mount (e.g. a horse); to straddle; to sit astride
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
haori coat used by soldiers
striking with the back of the sword
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
to put a period to; to put an end to; to settle (for the time being)
negation; denial; negative
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
(sound of) hitting repeatedly; pummelling; clashing; clacking; clicking (e.g. of go stones)
hitting; striking; slapping; patting
to break off; to knock off; to create a false eye by sacrificing a stone
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
(sound of) hitting repeatedly; pummelling; clashing; clacking; clicking (e.g. of go stones)
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
to stare at; to closely defend
solid printing; solid typesetting; hardcoding; fixed text
undressed concrete; unfaced concrete; (golf) driving range
with (the sound of) clashing swords; (arguing) fiercely; heatedly; vehemently
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash (to pieces); to ruin (e.g. a plan); to wreck; to do away with (an old custom, ideology, etc.)
to fluff up (e.g. a futon); to retype (e.g. a letter)
roasted soybeans scattered to drive away evil spirits
undressed concrete; unfaced concrete; (golf) driving range
to be stricken (e.g. with grief); to be battered (e.g. by disasters)
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
to break down (an opponent's defenses); to defeat; to knock out the opponent's pitcher (with consecutive base hits); to break (an established notion); to refute (e.g. a theory)
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
punching (e.g. with a die); die cutting; removing a partition (wall); artesian well
to be very surprised; to be flabbergasted
mishit; poor stroke; poor shot
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
to break down (an opponent's defenses); to defeat; to knock out the opponent's pitcher (with consecutive base hits); to break (an established notion); to refute (e.g. a theory)
to hammer into place; to end (a performance); to kill (with a gun, sword, etc.); to slay
to discard; to abandon; to neglect; to let be
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
to throw away; to abandon; to give up; to relinquish; to lay down (one's life)
to drive (something) into; to strike into; to throw into; to toss into; to mix; to wear (a sword)
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
riveter; riveting machine
striking with the back of the sword
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
even the unskilled can succeed by a fluke given enough tries; (lit.) even a poor marksman will hit the target with enough shots
Prunus zippeliana (East Asian species of prunus)
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
to talk big (about); to talk boastfully (about); to talk overconfidently (about); to make a bold statement (about)
four-on-the-floor; four-to-the-floor
prodding the unknown may bring about unnecessary trouble; brushing a patch of grass may startle a snake
to nail a crosspiece (to)
difficult to make friends with
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to chop; to cut off; to chop off; to hack off
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; spoiling; ruining
to beat by a wide margin (in a race); to tear (off) roughly
to be stricken (e.g. with grief); to be battered (e.g. by disasters)
chunk; lump; thick slice; cutting into chunks
to talk big (about); to talk boastfully (about); to talk overconfidently (about); to make a bold statement (about)
keystroke; typing; execution of test cases
dish made by pouring broth over something (esp. bukkake soba); splashing on; splashing at; bukkake (ejaculation onto someone's face)
with (the sound of) clashing swords; (arguing) fiercely; heatedly; vehemently
without preparation; off the cuff; unreserved; without restraint; beginning; start
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
destruction; demolition; smashing apart; uchikowashi riots (Edo period); destructive urban riots protesting the high price of rice
professional gambler; gamester
professional gambler; gamester
to hit repeatedly; to belt hit after hit (e.g. in baseball); to unleash a barrage of blows; to pound away (at a keyboard); to hammer away; to pummel
zunda; mashed boiled green soybeans, often sweetened and used as a topping or filling
magic mallet; lucky mallet; nursery-tale mallet that delivers one's heart's desire at a wave
magic mallet; lucky mallet; nursery-tale mallet that delivers one's heart's desire at a wave
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
to forcefully open up (a hole; in a wall, etc.); to speak frankly; to open one's heart; to throw out (everything inside); to empty (e.g. a box)
to hammer into place; to end (a performance); to kill (with a gun, sword, etc.); to slay
bargain; good buy; (good) value for one's money
bargain; good buy; (good) value for one's money
bargain; good buy; (good) value for one's money
head-to-head training; drill consisting of pushing and being pushed; battering practice
embossing a pattern; repoussé; drum signaling the end of a performance; serve (e.g. in tennis); drive (in golf); printout
to pull out (with force); to pierce; to bore into; to steal (e.g. personal information)
zunda mochi; mochi covered in zunda
to break into pieces; to chip off
to leave unfinished; to abandon
to leave unfinished; to abandon
striking into; driving into; throwing in; tossing in; mixing; wearing (a sword); bottom fishing
to stare at; to closely defend
to tear with force; to rend; to rip
everyday clothes; underwear
checkmate by a dropped pawn (illegal move)
checkmate by a dropped pawn (illegal move)
checkmate by a dropped pawn (illegal move)
to attack; to strike; to take a swing at
diagonal cross; x-shaped cross
discarding somewhat safe tiles while still trying to win a hand
haori coat used by soldiers
rice with other ingredients poured on top
to overcharge; to rip off; to rob; to soak
soba with broth poured over it
striking with the back of the sword
removing a partition (wall); straight through without interruption
undressed concrete; unfaced concrete; (golf) driving range
shikantaza; meditation practice where one stays intensely focused without focusing on any particular object
shikantaza; meditation practice where one stays intensely focused without focusing on any particular object
patterned cloth laid on a table or Buddhist altar; antependium
sounding of wooden clappers
sounding of wooden clappers
ball-and-mallet game played during New Year's celebrations
solid printing; solid typesetting; hardcoding; fixed text
driving away moles by hitting the ground with straw bundles prepared by children (esp. as an event on Koshōgatsu)
robbery; (intentional) overcharging; rip-off; highway robbery
to suddenly break with a snap; to suddenly get cut off; to snap; to become furious
to nail a crosspiece (to)
mishit; poor stroke; poor shot
to be struck; to be beaten
end leaves (of a book); lining paper
drum signalling end of a performance
smith; metalsmith; swordsmith
smith; metalsmith; swordsmith
to advance money (on a contract)
breaking down antiquated notions; abandoning old-time ways; correcting long-standing abuses
antiquated lighter consisting of a tube of bamboo containing live coals (hidane)
to be united; to act as a single body
stream of water cascading onto one's back (in an onsen); pelting water; waterfall shower
probe origin authentication
placing of concrete; positioning concrete
placing of concrete; positioning concrete
placing of concrete; positioning concrete
to send afar; to leave alone; to abandon without care
threshing floor; place for threshing wheat
outdoor gambling; gambling outdoors
children's game in which a wooden stick driven into the ground is dislodged by sticks thrown at it
thinly made noodles; thin-pulled noodles
saying whatever comes into one's mind
to do something stupid; to do something pointless; (lit.) to hit a muddy rice field with a stick
wind, string and percussion instruments
sounding out the intentions or wishes of someone
stitching chisel; pricking iron; multi-prong punch for leather-craft
plexor; plessor; percussor
plexor; plessor; percussor
typed language (as opposed to spoken language or formal written language); language used in digital written communication (characterized by abbreviations, emoticons, etc.)
typed language (as opposed to spoken language or formal written language); language used in digital written communication (characterized by abbreviations, emoticons, etc.)
typed language (as opposed to spoken language or formal written language); language used in digital written communication (characterized by abbreviations, emoticons, etc.)
to work hard; to keep one's nose to the grindstone; (lit.) to whip a jaded horse; to make someone do what is beyond their ability
go players and bird keepers are idiots (both activities demand a lot of time)
go players and bird keepers are idiots (both activities demand a lot of time)
go players have no concept of time (being so engrossed in the game)
money used to cover the price difference of two items being exchanged
launch vehicle; carrier rocket
launch vehicle; carrier rocket
eight-strand braid (rope); single braid
eight-strand braid (rope); single braid
eight-strand braid (rope); single braid
to let (an enemy) escape; to fail to kill
to let (an enemy) escape; to fail to kill
base hit made in the 9th inning that decides the game; walk-off hit
base hit made in the 9th inning that decides the game; walk-off hit
change; alternation; shift; snapback; reciprocal capture of the stones surrounding a lost one
game with few hits; low-scoring game
having bruises all over one's body; multiple contusions; full-body bruising
hitting power; striking power; batting power; offensive capability
backward pivot throw; technique of leaning back and carrying one's opponent round and out of the ring; turning the tables (on someone) at the last moment; last-minute reversal of fortunes
snapback; reciprocal capture of the stones surrounding a lost one
snapback; reciprocal capture of the stones surrounding a lost one