equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
in use; occupied (e.g. toilet); engaged
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
using together (jointly); used at the same time
decisive battle of brief duration
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
continuation; succession; series
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
in succession; one after another
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
protracted war; war of attrition
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to shake; to sway; to waver
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright