to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
body; physique; build; stature
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
index finger; forefinger; second toe
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one); tattooing
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
exactly as stated; verbatim
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
battlefield; battleground
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
heaven and earth; top and bottom
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
by means of; due to; because of; according to
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to mow; to reap; to harvest