to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
genuine article; real thing; real deal
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
rather; better; instead; if anything
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
(right at the) side; just beside
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
body; physical system; (the) person
palm heel; heel of the palm
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
one revolution; one rotation
beauty of slender female legs
top of the foot; instep; dorsum of the foot; dorsum pedis
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
step; stride; counter for steps
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
roundhouse kick; turning kick
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to anticipate; to foresee
training; drill; practice; discipline
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance