cross; crossed; cruciform
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
blindingly quick speed; (in) a flash; (in) the blink of an eye
to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
top of the head; crown of the head
to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
young girl; lass; adolescent female
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
backflip; backward somersault
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
conviction; belief; confidence
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to smash down; to beat in
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)