to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
straight; as the crow flies
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
one eye; one of one's eyes
(for an object) to be shiny; to be glossy; (for a woman) to be alluring; to look sexy
knowing; (an) acquaintance
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
there being no use in arguing (about it)
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
stock-still; motionless; frozen in place
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
to become dim; to become blurred
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
dispersing; breaking up; running away
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat