to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
slight; light; thin; faint; dim
with a start; with a jump
parts; accessories; components
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to threaten; to make threats
to tower over the surroundings
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to pierce through; to break through
firm; strong; solid; stable
sense of emptiness; empty feeling; feeling of meaninglessness
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
largest class; top category
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
hidden (talents, etc.); self-concealment; self-effacement
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no