pulverization; pulverisation; reducing to pieces; crushing; smashing
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
flat-iron; soldering iron; crimper; curling tongs; trowel
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
(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 hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
out of office; out of power; in opposition; unaffiliated (e.g. researcher, scientist); in private practice
rough; rowdy; wild; rough person; rowdy person
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
fighting spirit; battle aura; combative spirit
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
to control; to command; to get the better of
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
way (of doing); manner; method; means
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to walk (a bicycle, scooter, etc.); to push; to wheel
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
offense and defense; offence and defence
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me