assertion; declaration; affirmation
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
getting on base; reaching first base; times on base; TOB
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
prejudice; bias; distorted view
drastic move (e.g. hold or strike in martial arts); power technique; display of power
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to run through; to run past
base; bag; sack; fortress; stronghold
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
to infer; to figure out; to get an idea of; to tell; to imagine; to guess
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
talented person; person known for real ability rather than looks
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
throw; pass (in basketball, etc.); handball
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
returning to one's base (after a fly ball)
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
to be insolent; to be arrogant; to be impudent; to be rude
succeeding; following; trailing; next
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat; to get (a batter) out
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
10th day of the month; ten days