equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
mental; spiritual; emotional
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
self-improvement; (mental) training; self-discipline; cultivation
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
power; authority; influence
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
confronting directly; meeting face-to-face
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
archery; mapping; map; morphism
taking the field first, thus batting second
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
kowtow (bow made from a kneeling position wherein the forehead touches the ground)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
intangible; incorporeal; by force; outrageous; making light of; making fun of
this for sure; certainly is
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
essence; true nature; substance; reality
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity