combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
hand used like a sword in striking
to knock down; to knock off
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to send flying with a kick
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
intimidation; threat; bluster
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
morning assembly (at a company, school, etc.); morning gathering
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
matter of concern; matter of interest
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
number of persons; personnel
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
various; a variety of; all kinds of; many; diverse
vegetable; marijuana; cannabis
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi