striking just before one's opponent makes a move
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
sword; blade; single stroke
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
general mobilization; general mobilisation
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
stopping of bleeding; stanching; hemostasis; haemostasis
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
jumping to a wrong conclusion
to state; to express; to mention
to kill an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; to kill viciously; to victimize; to torment
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.)
(someone else's) daughter
suffix for familiar person
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
irritation; annoyance; frustration
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
support; backing; patronage
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
ruffian; villain; peculiar person; idiosyncratic person; tricky thing; something that is more than it seems
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to rank (as); to occupy (a position); to be located (in); to be situated
disorder; disturbance; unrest
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
endurance; perseverance; patience
sincere; honest; faithful
life and death; life or death
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
muddy water; red-light district
feces and urine; excreta; human waste
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play