to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
power; might; authority; influence
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
a second time; again; once more; twice
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
with these words; while saying
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
mudslinging contest; mudslinging match
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
decrease; reduction; decline
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
damage taken; damage received; incoming damage
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
slight; minor; trifling; considerable; proper; decent
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
severe; strict; tough; hard
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to do everything in one's power; to do all one can; to leave nothing undone; to exhaust one's resources
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air