snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
two (long cylindrical things)
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
wages; pay; rental payment
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
and yet; though; when; in spite of
reeking of liquor; smelling of alcohol
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
muscles of the back; back muscles
falling asleep immediately; going out like a light
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
to push (someone) around; to shove around; to treat roughly; to bully
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
(with) great vigour (from the way splitting bamboo goes all down the stick); irresistible force
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
bluff; false show of power; bold front
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
tug of war (orig. a form of divination to predict whether the year will be favourable or unfavourable); forward puller (of a rickshaw)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)