to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
to run about; to rush about
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
to lose one's footing; to slip
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
Occident and Orient (esp. the Occident); ocean; sea; foreign; Western
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
intelligence gathering; information gathering
listening device; bug; wiretap
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
Cabinet Information Research Office
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
chief editor; managing editor; manager; person in charge
results; record; grades; marks