to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
system; organization; organisation; architecture
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
invisibility (through magic)
manipulation techniques (e.g. puppets); handling techniques
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
falsely similar; counterfeit
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
tedious; boring; being fed up with
pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
lukewarm; tepid; lenient; (arch.) slow; (arch.) stupid
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
prime minister; premier; chancellor
one's family and followers; one's whole clan
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
being left out; being ostracized
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
samurai general (esp. during the Sengoku period)
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing