energy conservation; economical use of energy
mode (musical mode, mode of probability distribution, state of physical system); fashion
eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent (in Japanese mythology)
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
continuation; succession; series
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
unappealing; uninteresting; lacking charm
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
strong person; the strong; the powerful
(distant) howling; backbiting
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
technique; art; skill; move
power; might; authority; influence
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
chief; main; principal; important
prize money; monetary award; reward
tax reduction; tax avoidance; tax planning
amount deducted (from); deduction (from); abatement
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role