to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
both hands; both arms; ten
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to choke; to have trouble breathing
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power