division; splitting; sharing; distribution; dissemination; allocation
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
one end; an end; part; fragment
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
match; game; bout; contest
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
shuriken; small throwing blade; throwing star
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
instability; insecurity; crankiness
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to run through; to run past
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
three times; thrice; many times; over and over again; often
to hold a sword above one's head; to be haughty; to be arrogant
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve