to knock down; to utterly defeat
technique; art; skill; move
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
everything; anything; nothing
nothing but; none other than
to take a veneer off something
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
since then; from that time; ever since
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
inexpert or untrained eyes
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
reopening; resumption; restarting
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
vocal sound; tone of voice
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to suppress one's emotions
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
can't help; won't make much difference
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
pride; boast; credit (to)
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big