front and back; before and behind; before and after
simplification (character, hair-style, etc.); unbalancing an opponent
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
high and low; rise and fall
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
(judo) foot technique; footwork
gray zone; grey zone; gray area
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to cut the wheel; to perform a twisting backward knee trip
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to collapse into; to flop onto
danger; peril; hazard; risk
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to stiffen; to become stiff
punishment; penalty; penal regulations; penal code
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
waza-ari (in judo, a half-point awarded for good but incomplete execution)
kouchigari (judo); minor inner reap; minor inner reaping throw
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
chief umpire; referee (soccer, boxing, etc.)
correction; revision; amendment
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
falling over; toppling sideways
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
fantastical idea; fanciful notion; bizarre thought
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
assistant umpire; assistant referee
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve