hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
nonchalant air; unruffled air
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
polish; improvement; burnishing
to comfort; to console; to amuse
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to notify; to advise; to inform
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
strict observance (of rules, regulations, etc.); strict adherence; conscientious practice (of good habits, etc.); diligent execution (e.g. of duties); sticking to (e.g. a routine)
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
poverty; need; destitution; having great difficulty with; struggling greatly with; being in distress
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
frequency (of occurrence)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
imperial princess; royal princess
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
many; much; plenty; hardly
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services