to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
congeries of many households; scratch (combined) team; hodge podge of parties
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
unbeatable; invincible; irresistible
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
leaving everything up to someone else
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
that's the way it is; such is life
armchair theory; impracticable plan; unworkable idea
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
white horse; unrefined sake
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
streamer consisting of multiple long strips of material attached to a circular frame; windsock
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
to take command; to give direction
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
master; expert; brilliant move (in go, shogi, etc.); excellent move
one edge; one end; one side
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
(arch.) seal; (arch.) stamp; depressing the string of a zither with one's left hand; (in archery) left hand; obstinacy; stubbornness