somehow or other; one way or another; by some means or other
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
all (that one has); all (that there is); everything; as much as possible; as much as one can; to the utmost
sense of smell; olfaction
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to do someone in; to bump someone off
to watch for an unguarded moment
tackling (to the ground); tackle (in rugby, hockey, etc.); tackle (position in American football); fishing tackle
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to leave (a scene); to step away
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
guidance; leadership; leading the way
main school; principal school; this school; our school
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
that goes without saying but also ...; not only that but ...
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
to have an idea; to have a clue
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
what's what; heads or tails
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice