(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
two (long cylindrical things)
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to put one's strength into
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
grip (of hand); grip strength
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
all you have to do is; just; that's all
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
plural; multiple; several
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting