one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
practicality; utility; usefulness
pitcher's first pitch (to batter)
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
cracks or fissures in the ground
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
avalanche of earth and rocks
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
end of a match; end of a game
fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
established practice; custom
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
paranormality; anomalous phenomenon
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
simple and clear; plain and simple
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
desperation; struggle to the death
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
to understand (each other); to comprehend
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
extreme logic; extreme argument; unreserved argument
movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners