in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to hand over; to surrender
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
front; frontage; facade; main
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to pick up; to find; to gather
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns (of print) (centre)
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
attack; offence; dominant partner of a homosexual relationship; a barrage of; a flood of
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
just above; right overhead
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead