to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
sling; sling (e.g. Singapore sling); cargo sling; baby sling
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
grinding; polishing; refining (skill, knowledge, etc.); striving to master something
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
physical strength; the strength of one's muscles
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
deserted village; poor village
just one person; only one
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
sweeping sideways; mowing down
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
to leave (a scene); to step away
to cut open; to cut apart; to divide; to split
styptic; stopping of bleeding
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
suddenly; all of a sudden
kneading; gloss; paste (e.g. bean paste, mustard paste); parading of portable shrines and floats at festivals
to knead well; to polish; to refine
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
one's last moments; (on) the point of death; (on) one's deathbed
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
well; properly; often; how (could you); why (would you)