to glare at each other; to confront each other
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to fight with swords; to cross swords
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
jump; jumping event (skiing, track and field); jumping (to another page after clicking a hyperlink); jump (in price); sudden rise
living flesh; flesh and blood; physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva
technique; art; skill; move
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
to thrust before; to thrust at
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
suicide bombing (e.g. crashing one's plane into a target); self-destruction; blowing oneself up
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
urban areas; the streets; town; city
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to become lost (e.g. of dignity); to be sullied
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together