what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to be embarrassed; to lose face
spot; point; place; position
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)
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to saw; to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
condition; situation; prospects
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
half portion; inexperienced; green; poor (work)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
assessment of the situation; judging according to the situation
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
to gain a victory; to win
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
black spot; black dot; mark indicating a defeat; loss; failure
white circle; white star; victory mark; victory
half and half; fifty-fifty