to narrow in (on); to home in; to focus; to target
furious facial expression
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
to run into; to collide with; to come to the end of (a street); to run into (difficulties, problems, etc.); to run up against
to have confidence in one's own abilities
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
cut in the skin caused by a vacuum formed by a whirlwind; mythical weasel-like creatures riding on whirlwinds and inflicting sharp, painless wounds
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
stomach (esp. a pig's stomach or a cow's rumen); pork stomach
distant; remote; isolated
fair and square; open and aboveboard
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
fittings that open and close (doors, windows, shoji, fusuma, etc.); fixtures
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
soldier; combatant; warrior
technique; art; skill; move
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
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)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
with these words; while saying
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below