to hit hard; to strike hard
kickboard; flutterboard; float
flutter kick (swimming); the thrash
bottom of the water; bottom of the sea; river bottom
superiority; predominance
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
spite; frustration; vexation
(coil) spring; spring (season); light overcoat (worn in spring and autumn); topcoat
running alone; running solo; having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else); having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes
to kick down; to oust (a rival) to advance oneself; to push (someone) aside to get ahead
to exchange blows; to hit each other; to punch each other; to fight
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
bottom; last; last place; mud
conveyor belt; belt conveyor
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
pole; trolley pole; pole (unit of length or area); rod; (opinion) poll
ornamental ball-shaped scent bag; hanging decorative ball that splits in half to release confetti, streamers, balloons, etc. (for celebratory events)
heigh-ho; heave-ho; alley oop
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
swallowing; understanding; comprehension; apprehension
ascending and descending; going up and down
starting point for an ascent (mountain, stairs, etc.); base (of mountain, etc.)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
alliance (of the Six Kingdoms against the Qin dynasty, and of individual Kingdoms with the Qin dynasty); (tactic of) making and breaking alliances (to benefit oneself as the occasion demands); resorting to alliances as a diplomatic expedient
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
sanchin; fundamental karate kata focusing on breathing, stability, and body hardening
bōjutsu (art of using a stick as a weapon)
abscissa; horizontal axis; horizontal scroll
vertical axis; vertical line; vertical shaft; spindle; connection between past and present