to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to rock; to shake; to swing
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
throat; important part; vital area
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
roundhouse kick; turning kick
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
block (solid piece of material); chunk (e.g. of meat); concrete block; (interlocking) toy blocks; (printing) block; block (area of a city); blocking (e.g. the way)
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus
ashibarai; foot sweep; sweeping one's opponent's legs from under them (judo, etc.)
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
snake; serpent; large snake
by sheer strength; by brute force
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
offense and defense; offence and defence
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
classical form of martial art
technical skill; ability; capacity
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to exchange blows; to hit each other; to punch each other; to fight
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to draw swords and face off
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out