to leap back; to jump back
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to smash; to break into pieces
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
continuation; succession; series
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to dance; to perform dance steps
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
shooting from the hip; starting something without sufficient preparation; acting on a vague estimate (of the situation)
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
use; utilization; utilisation; application
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
end; conclusion; rounding up; revaluation
sword; blade; single stroke
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)