(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
flash (of light); glint; schiller
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
storage; putting or stowing away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
pleasant sound; crack (of a baseball bat); roar (of a motor)
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
blow; shock; strike; batting
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
offense and defense; offence and defence
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls