magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
right in the midst of; right at the height of
advance; moving forward; progress
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
imperial court; royal court
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
teachers, superiors, and men of prominence
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
to eat oneself out of house and home; to eat up completely
to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble up; to put together in a hurry
property; fortune; means; assets
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device