to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
bodily sensation; sense; experience
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
to have one's knees be about to give way
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
be on your guard!; take care!
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to need; to call for; to require
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down