beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
posture; position; stance
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
(being angry) like a blazing fire; burning (rage)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.); cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning; reverse grip (e.g. of a sword); turning the tables (on an opponent); reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
to recover; to rally; to improve; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to shift (a bag, etc.) from one hand to the other
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
to attack each other; to launch assaults on each other
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
to put one's strength into
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
hard worker; hardworking person
prohibition; inhibition; ban
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
body and soul; mind and body
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
even more; still more; further
pointing out; identification