to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
falling rocks; fallen rocks
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable); favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
powerless; weak; lacking physical strength; incompetent; lacking ability; powerless
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to jar; to creak; to grate
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
moment; brief space of time
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
even though; despite; when
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
backstep (dancing, sports); set-back (motorcycle) footrests
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
point of view; viewpoint; angle; visual point (position of the eye in calculations of optical instruments)
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
stereotyped; stereotypical; invariable; like clockwork; regular
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated