the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
like many others; being no exception; just like everyone else; as is usual with; in common with
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
first attack; first strike; first blow
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
first-year student; first-year pupil; beginner; novice; annual; annual plant
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
one-on-one fighting sport (without weapons); combat sport; martial art
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
general public; the masses
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
legs and loins; lower body; foundations; underpinnings
to encamp; to take up positions
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
violent explosion; bursting
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
surroundings; environs; circumference
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded