begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to sink (into); to get depressed
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
clear; precise; definite; distinct
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to regret bitterly; to be very sorry (for); (lit.) to bite one's navel
risky; dangerous; insecure
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
directly opposite; right in front
to fight with swords; to cross swords
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant