to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
tip of a feather; tip of a wing
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
to misfire; to come to naught; to end in failure; to fizzle out; to fall flat
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
even though; despite; when
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
matter of time; question of time
match; game; bout; contest
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
war; battle; match; game; competition
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
to overflow from something full
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to wash away; to sweep away; to carry away
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to put one's hand on; to touch
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
all one's strength; desperate effort; (lit.) strength one has when ready to die
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth