to shake; to waver; to tremble
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
to ascend; to go up; to climb
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
article (in a document); clause; counter for lines, stripes, streaks, rays, etc.; although; though; since
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo); running out of points (zero or fewer)
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion