to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
discussion; argument; debate
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
go that far; to that extent
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
to have an idea; to have a clue
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
to take a step backward; to retreat a step
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
forcibly; against one's will
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
feminine; womanly; female
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; femininity
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
manly; masculine; like a man
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
gender; distinction of sex; sex