to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to thrust before; to thrust at
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
calling by name; designation; nomination
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to gather; to collect; to assemble
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
flash (of light); glint; schiller
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
thunderous roar; roaring sound
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
it hasn't been long since
history of; experience of
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
pointing out; identification
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway