the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
two (long cylindrical things)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
useless resistance; vain struggle
number one; first; best; most; game; round
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
(your) daughter; young woman
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to lose heart; to lose motivation
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly