to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
being evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par with; (arch.) eldest and second eldest brother; (arch.) older and younger brother
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
desperation; struggle to the death
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
rational; logical; coherent
belief; faith; conviction
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to become pale; to turn pale
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
having said that; be that as it may
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
way of the sword; swordsmanship
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
narrow; thin (sized); slender
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
hollow; mid-air; air; sky
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
styptic; stopping of bleeding
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of