equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
line of spears held at the ready
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
in good health; alive and well; going strong
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
to overflow from something full
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
payment; bill; sweeping; clearing away; sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
reek of desperation; feeling of desperation
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
intolerable; unbearable; irresistible; tremendous; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
to flare up; to burst into flames
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to have no chance (of succeeding)
prompt decision and prompt execution; make swift decisions and take quick actions
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
inside (a region, area, etc.); within the range (of); within the sphere (of influence, etc.)
ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
simple honesty; tactless frankness
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
contest of strength; trial of strength
the last moment; the very end
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down