to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
first match (in a series)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
pessimism; disappointment
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
than; other than; except; but
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
unable to fight (esp. in video games); unconscious; knocked out; dead
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
first time; first; initial
war; battle; match; game; competition
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving legs forward with feet never leaving the ground (exercise)
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound