to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to crawl towards; to creep up to
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
bending; warping; flexibility; pliability
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
interest (in something); enthusiasm
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
to relax; to feel at home
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
exchange of blows; long rally
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)