to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
Buddhist priest; monk; boy
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
depraved monk; sinful priest
conviction based on flawed ideas; obstructive thought
a long time ago; quickly; swiftly
nylon track suit (when worn as street fashion); rattle-rattle; rustle-rustle; whisper-whisper
notice; attention; observation
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
ashibarai; foot sweep; sweeping one's opponent's legs from under them (judo, etc.)
hollow; mid-air; air; sky
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; to feel down
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
foot-operated bellows; foot bellows
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
make; workmanship; preparation
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
bending backward; strutting
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
being unable to read the situation; being unable to pick up on the mood of a conversation
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
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
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
breaking off short (in one's speech); rendered speechless for a moment
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
conviction; belief; confidence