to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
secret swordsmanship (of a specific school); secret traditions of fencing
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
leader of a delegation (body, party)
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
prime minister; premier; chancellor
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
after a long time; for the first time in a while
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to become enthusiastic; to have a crush (on); to lose one's head (to); to become earnest
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
animal or carnal desires; lust
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
passions; sexual desire; lust
unevenness; bumpiness; roughness; imbalance; inequality; unevenness
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
figure; body shape; build; physique; form
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
for some (unspecified) reason
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
standing tree; standing timber
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser; poor at letting things go; unable to accept the inevitable