chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to shake off; to throw off
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
contrary to one's expectations
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
occurrence; happening; incident; event
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
tire track; traces of a person or thing; path one has taken; locus
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
sword; blade; single stroke
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
spirit; heart; disposition
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
scene; spectacle; sight; view
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous