pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
while; during; performed in this condition
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
story; tale; talk; discussion
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
regulation; adjustment; control
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
both hands; both arms; ten
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
lisping; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
just a minute; small quantity
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
rising; ascending; climbing
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
trembling with fear; filled with trepidation
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to lend an ear to; to listen to