whichever one chooses; either way
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
culmination; acme; height; peak; ultimate; perfection
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
physical strength; muscle strength
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
two legs; two feet; two pairs
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
not hard to ... (in certain circumstances, it would be possible)
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
sea of blood; pool of blood
focusing on only one thing; obsessively; intensely; selfish; self-serving
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
bright (esp. of the moon); broad and empty
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
(not even) a little; (not even) a tiny bit
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
one hole; toilet bowl (for both urination and defecation); effective point for moxibustion; one-woman man
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship