to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to begin shooting; to shoot out
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to leap back; to jump back
to stick (in); to stick out; to rise sharply; to stand (doing nothing)
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to be too late; to be too slow
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
to mow down; to cut down; to slash (horizontally); to make a clean sweep; to sweep away; to brush away
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
secret; private; surreptitious
falling of fruit; fallen fruit
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
even more; still more; further
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
black tinge; black colour; black color; (arch.) black part; (arch.) dark spot
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
and then; and so; and; so then
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)