to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
roundhouse kick; turning kick
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
hand used like a sword in striking
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
clearing one's throat; cough
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
interference; intervention; meddling
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
nether region; between the legs; groin; crotch
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
perfect; complete; flawless