base (logarithmic, exponential, number system); radix; base (triangle, cone, cylinder, etc.); type; kind
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
intercept; interception; counter-attack
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
disorderly crowd; mob; rabble
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
draw (in competition); tie game
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
to shave off; to scrape off
seoi nage (judo); shoulder throw; back-carry throw
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
to explain; to dispel doubts
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
all over; all over the place; everywhere
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation