to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
originally; by nature; from the start
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
(being) frail; in frail health; frailty
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil
available; enabled; can be used; may be used
square (shape); square (open space); formal; methodical; square (tool)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
bombing (shelling) the wrong target; (be killed by) friendly fire