face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
reaching; attaining; arrival
to open (one's eyes) wide
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
little finger; pinky; little toe
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (in piano-playing); fourth toe
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour