always hitting the bull's-eye; infallible
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
skill; dexterity; proficiency
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
higher rank; better position
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
tendency; trend; inclination
strength; power; proficiency; ability
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
distrust of (other) human beings
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
though; notwithstanding; although
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
long ago; already; a long time ago
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
to pile up; to accumulate
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving