to say; to tell; to state; to do
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
to be relieved; to feel relieved
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
synthesis; combination; general; combined; synthesis; colligation
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
busy; having no time (for)
geta; traditional Japanese wooden sandal; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character; net; geta
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
easy to do; apt to do; prone to do; liable to do
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
opposite side; opposition
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
first attack; first strike; first blow
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
without trouble; easily; readily
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
depending on; dependent on
to take someone's life; to kill someone
play; playing; game; play and dance (at a kindergarten or elementary school)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
with a broad grin; smirking
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
youth; adolescence; springtime of life
(the) positive; yang (in Chinese divination); the open; visible place