to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to cease; to stop; to be over
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
looking on from afar; being a spectator
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
clear; precise; definite; distinct
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
curved sword (e.g. a scimitar, shamshir, etc.); curved blade
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
first person to say something; first person to suggest something
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)