to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
a step; short distance; short time
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
re-; again; repeated; deutero-; deuto-; deuter-
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
standing firm; holding out
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
continuation; succession; series
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
distance; perspective; far and near; here and there
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
Nichiren sect; Tendai sect; Lotus Sutra
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
greater than ...; bigger ...
strong-willed; strong of heart
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to fight against; to oppose; to face
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
cutting through cloth; sound of cutting through cloth; shrieking sound; woman's scream; cry of the lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
together; at the same time; same; identical
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
fuel consumption; gas mileage
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
change again and again; seesaw back and forth; being in a state of flux; backtracking repeatedly
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather