to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
to determine whether something is right or wrong; to make something clear; to settle a matter
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
gap; narrow space between things; valley; gorge; loophole (in a castle wall); arrow slit
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to push back; to press back; to force back; to (refuse and) return (something); to give back
consequently; as a result
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
to temper thoroughly; to train well
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
suddenly; all of a sudden
absorption; suction; attraction
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
opposite direction; reverse; retrorse
archer; bowman; shooter; gunner
to scatter away; to fly away; to blow away; to be removed without trace; to vanish
to scrape off; to shave off
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
demonic; devilish; satanic; diabolic
to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
800; eight hundred; multitude; large number
(wearing) low over one's eyes
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to