to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
immediately; right away; on the spot
at the last moment; this late in the game
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
is something that; is that which
to fall on one's backside
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
god of death; death deity; Death
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
shime-waza (judo stranglehold)
gas (state of matter, e.g. poison gas, natural gas); gasoline; gas; dense fog; thick fog; gas stove
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
those (near the second person)
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
way; method; means; resource; course
both sides; two sides; double-sided
physical labor; physical labour; manual work; drastic move (e.g. hold or strike in martial arts); power technique; display of power
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)
number of times; frequency; count
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter