fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
last ray of hope; only hope
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
(some type of) enthusiast; somebody possessed of a (certain kind of) mental abnormality
double-edged; double-edged blade
shrill; piercing (scream, etc.)
release; emission; ejection
change again and again; seesaw back and forth; being in a state of flux; backtracking repeatedly
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
way out; means to escape; escape route
peerless; matchless; unrivaled; unrivalled; unequaled; unequalled
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
deep emotion; strong feelings
gossip; corner of the mouth
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
alone; unaided; away from home
(moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
foolhardiness; recklessness; savage valour; savage valor; brute courage
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
most part; greater part; majority
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
by itself; automatically; naturally
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship