putting into operation; invocation
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
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
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
attack; offence; dominant partner of a homosexual relationship; a barrage of; a flood of
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
instant; moment; for an instant
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
sweeping sideways; mowing down
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
two (long cylindrical things)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
many items; pressure of business
to become better; to improve
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
hitting right-handed (with a racket, bat, etc.); hitting to right (field)
hitting left-handed (with a racket, bat, etc.); hitting to left (field)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
offense; offence; method of attack
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
weight training; muscle training
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to attack; to assault; to assail
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)