to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
order; directive; instructions; command
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
by sheer strength; by brute force
to take back; to recapture
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
a short while ago; just now; already; for a long time
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
belligerence; fighting spirit
grinding; polishing; refining (a skill, knowledge, etc.); applying oneself (to study); disciplining oneself
steel; sword steel; sword
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
battlefield; battleground
plateau (e.g. in weight loss); (period of) stagnation
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side by side; to make (someone) get married; to get (someone) hitched
restoration to life; coming to life again; reformation; rehabilitation; recycling; reclamation; playback
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
holding tightly; squeezing; onigiri; rice ball; (accepting a) bribe
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
manifestation; public show; showing conspicuously
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding