earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
whistle (sound made with the lips)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
contest of strength; trial of strength
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp