pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus
to lose one's footing; to slip
posture; position; stance
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
spine; backbone; spinal column
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
inspiration; genius; super-human skill
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.; in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
to breathe out; to exhale
to kill by burning to death
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
inside pocket; bosom; (one's) real intentions; inner thoughts; true state of affairs
(constructed) shogi problem; shogi puzzle
to thrust away; to send flying
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to be crushed; to be squashed (flat)
many; much; plenty; hardly
irregular; unsystematic; unsteady; disorderly
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
getting nauseated; getting angry