to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
razor; razor-sharp (mind, intellect, etc.); keen; astute person; person of keen intellect
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
lethality; killing effectiveness
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
match; game; bout; contest
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
needle-point holder (in ikebana); frog
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
carelessly; inattentively
line-up (of players, products, etc.); lineup
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
with one's life (protect, etc.); at the cost of one's life
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to be smeared; to be covered
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
how; in what way; I wonder
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to be lazy; to be idle; to slack; to neglect (e.g. one's work); to be neglectful of; to skip (e.g. school)
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
strength training; resistance training; muscle-building
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
wintry mountain; mountain that is popular for climbing in winter
mountain climbing; mountaineering; ascent of a mountain
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
resuming work after the New Year's vacation; first time that one works in the year