to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
complexion; colour; color; blood red
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
to collapse; to flop (onto)
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
loud laughter (esp. by a group of people); roar of laughter; raucous laughter
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.