to raise (hoist) a flag; to raise an army; to start a new business
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
crouching; formal crouch performed at the beginning of a sumo or kendo match
to shake off; to throw off
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
instability; insecurity; crankiness
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
while; during (the time when)
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
accurate; correct; precise; exact
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
to rage; to run amok (amuck); to tear around
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
irritation; annoyance; frustration
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err