to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
in the meanwhile; during the time
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
directly opposite; right in front
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to collapse into; to flop onto
pillar of fire; blazing column
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover