to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
counter; service counter (e.g. at a bank); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); automatically responding with an upload slot to someone who allows you to download (e.g. in P2P systems)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
going down; fall; knocking down (in boxing); flooring; being out of action (due to illness, exhaustion, etc.); being down (e.g. with a cold); going down (of a computer system, server, etc.)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
after that; afterwards; thereafter
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
very; greatly; exceedingly
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
delicate technique (in sumo, judo, etc.); little trick; subtle maneuver
to need; to demand; to take; to require
gloomy (of a person); dark; cheerless
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse