self-defense; self-defence
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
straight; as the crow flies
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
too much; excessively; too
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
(instruction) manual; operations manual; basic rules (pertaining to how a job should be carried out); (car with) manual transmission
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
small profits and quick returns
and various other things; and many others; and all the rest; and so on and so forth
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
clientele; customer stratum
reclamation (e.g. wasteland); cultivation; development; pioneering; opening up (e.g. new market); breaking new ground
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
local specialty; local special dish
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
low-priced; cheap; inexpensive; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; cheap (e.g. government)
usage; way to use; utilization
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost