something or other; anything
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
progress; advance; improvement; development
at first; in the beginning; originally
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
classical form of martial art
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
wild; growing wild; living in the wild; (arch.) I
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
savage; wild; unruly; fierce; rough
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
(verbal) abuse; abusive language
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
personality; character; individuality; personhood
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
(some type of) enthusiast; somebody possessed of a (certain kind of) mental abnormality