standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to take someone's life; to kill someone
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to be turned inside out; to betray; to double-cross; to break into falsetto; to crack into falsetto
for one's true nature to come out
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
double take (esp. out of surprise)
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
button (clothing); push-button
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
to gradually disappear; to be vanishing
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
icicle; ice pillar (for cooling a room); (arch.) ice
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
due form; official; formality
twelve o'clock; noon; midnight
next term; next period; next version; next release