to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
at least; at most; (even) just
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to look down on; to condescend
front and rear; before and after; order; sequence; consequences; context
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
contours of one's body; figure
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
charming; fascinating; attractive
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
this world; this life; world of the living
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
famous sword; excellent sword
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
to be befuddled (with drink); to be intoxicated; to be infatuated; to be entranced; to be carried away
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
ray (of light); beam; light