to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative; producing a negative from a positive
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 disappear; to vanish into thin air
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
reaching; attaining; arrival
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
similar but different; alike only in appearance; falsely similar; spurious; sham; pseudo-
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
unfortunately; regrettably
principle; theory; fundamental truth
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
power; might; authority; influence
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
material; substance; matter
combination; union; bond; join (in relational algebra)
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
beyond that point; after that
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
decision; determination; resolution
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
rivalry (between two irreconcilable forces); conflict; strife; mutual overcoming cycle (of the five elements in Chinese philosophy; wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, fire overcomes metal, metal overcomes wood); excessive destructive cycle
charm; spell; curse; malediction; dharani; mantra
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
invitation; introduction; temptation
genius; prodigy; natural gift
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
extinction; extermination; eradication; stamping out; wiping out
disintegration; self-destruction
sword skills; swordsmanship
composite; combined; complex
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
having two poles; bipolar
unsigned; without a signature
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice