one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
physical strength; muscle strength
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to raid; to storm; to launch an attack (on); to mount an assault (on)
had better ...; had better not ...
technique; art; skill; move
(opening of a) wound; cut
to extend; to expand; to spread out
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
gait; manner of walking; footwork (e.g. in sport); characteristic way of moving, keeping the center of gravity low (centre)
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
decisive; resolute; drastic
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
verbalization; putting into words
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
drawing a sword; drawn sword
remodeling; remodelling; reconstruction; modding
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
thorough; exhaustive; complete
clear; precise; definite; distinct
striking; remarkable; considerable
physical disorder; incongruity; incompatibility; inconsistency
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...