to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
second (unit of time); arc second
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
reigning; controlling; dictating
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
technique; art; skill; move
difference; discrepancy; variation
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to get accustomed to using
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
grazing; touching lightly; squeezing (someone for money); percentage; kickback
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear