saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
modesty; self-control; discretion
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
long ago; a long time ago; already
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to go straight to one's head (of alcohol); to feel the effects (of an illness); to lose one's wits
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
with a creak; with a squeak; (packing) tightly; with a squeeze; relentlessly (criticize, complain, etc.); severely
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
posture; position; stance
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
top of the head; crown of the head
to pierce through; to break through
to fly around; to scatter
called; known as; that; to say
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
using all one's strength; using all one's might
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
great physical power; animal strength
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
to clench (one's teeth); to grit; to set; to clamp
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
tomfoolery; monkey business
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind