to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
roundhouse kick; turning kick
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
blocking (e.g. the way); obstructing; block (lump of something (usu. square), area of town, etc.); block; physical record (e.g. on magnetic tape); concrete block; blocking (from view, esp. of websites, on social media, etc.)
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus
ashibarai; foot sweep; sweeping one's opponent's legs from under them (judo, etc.)
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
snakelike; snaky; serpentine
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
by sheer strength; by brute force
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to be opposite; to face each other
offense and defense; offence and defence
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
classical form of martial art
technical skill; ability; capacity
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to fight; to exchange blows
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to draw swords and face off
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring