trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)
training (for a skill, job, sport, etc.); practice; working out; workout; (strength, weight) training
rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
cut; reduction; curtailment
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
to seek a path; to find one's way
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to say no more; to sink into silence
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
lightly; easily; carelessly
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
foul-mouthed; foul (language); abusive; greedy; gluttonous
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry; being offended; being disgusted
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
irritation; annoyance; frustration
keeping a domestic animal beyond its useful life; keeping a person on the payroll without utilizing their skills
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry