normalization; normalisation
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns (of print) (centre)
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
deep emotion; strong feelings
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to splash; to raise (e.g. prices)
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
difference between night and day; world of difference; (being) poles apart; (lit.) difference between heaven and earth
to challenge (a person) to a fight
consequently; as a result
to run out of; to dry up; to be depleted; to hit the bottom; to bottom out
strong pressure; heavy pressure
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to shut in; to confine; to contain
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
sulfuric acid; sulphuric acid