the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition; first match (in a series)
to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to make someone lose face; to embarrass someone; to make someone look foolish
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
a little less than; a little under; weakness; the weak; -lower (seismic intensity)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to slap; to strike; to spank
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
and then; and so; and; so then
pleasant feeling; good vibes
both (people); the two of them
way; method; means; resource; course
real experience; actual observations
pet name; nickname; affectionate name; term of endearment
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
such; this sort of; like this
way of calling (something or someone)
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
provisional; temporary; tentative; interim
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
ten; 10; ten years of age
continuous; without a break
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone