to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind
on the occasion of; at the time of
jockey's racing uniform; one's best clothes (esp. for women), normally put aside for important meetings, dates, etc.
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
beginning; clue; starting point
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
physical strength; muscular strength
first move (in shogi, go, etc.); beginning; start
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema; expulsion (from a gang)
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
cloud of dust (sand, etc.); dust storm
hooray!; cheers!; bravo!; loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous
resolute; determined; bold
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
to well up; to burst; to arise
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; eye poke (in combat sports); eye-gouging
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
man among men; manly man; alpha male
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
desperation; self-abandonment
sword skills; swordsmanship
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
stone (used for throwing)
to spring at; to leap upon
being on the ropes; losing ground