to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
to join together; to combine; to join up
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
economical; efficient; lean; compact
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
continuation; succession; series
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)