to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
(police officer's) baton; truncheon; billy club
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
(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
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
first move (in shogi, go, etc.); beginning; start
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.); cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning; reverse grip (e.g. of a sword); turning the tables (on an opponent); reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
length of a blade; walking barefoot on the edge of a sword blade (acrobatic stunt)
inexpert or untrained eyes
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
another thing; exception; special case
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to shift (something) from one hand to the other; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to exchange (what one is holding for something else)
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination