to complain; to lodge a complaint
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
on one hand; on the other hand
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
one's pupil; one's student; one's follower
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
covering; protection; backing; relief
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
follower; attendant; valet; servant
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)
but; however; even though; even if
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
cluster of trees; grove; thicket
directly opposite; right in front; middle of the forehead; helmet front
tag (children's game); tig
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close