to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
movie; film; motion picture
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
touring (of a theatrical company, entertainer, etc.); being on the road; road show; local hoodlum
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to get used to living (in); to live (somewhere) for a long time
flight; desertion; escape
decision; determination; resolution
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
scene; sight; scenario; setting
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
back (of a chair); backrest
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
way (of doing); manner; method; means
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
acting ability; talent as a performer
(non-documentary) television series; teledrama; television drama; television play; video drama
appearance (in a film, play, TV show, etc.); performance
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
actor with excellent acting abilities (as opposed to just good looks); actor of real skill
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
practice; practising; training; study
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
(person with) no sense of direction; poor sense of locality
bow and arrow; weapon; arms