to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
dismissal; discharge; beheading; decapitation
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
powerless; helpless; incompetent
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
falling down; tumbling; reversing; inverting; getting upset
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
ashibarai; foot sweep; sweeping one's opponent's legs from under them (judo, etc.)
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
looking on; remaining a spectator
clear; translucent; brilliant; sweetly ringing (as the tinklings of jade)
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)