to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
anaerosis; lack of breathing; sleep apnea; respiratory arrest; respiratory standstill
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
defective item; defective product; defective merchandise
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
rubbish heap; garbage dump
ruler; monarch; sovereign
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
skill; dexterity; master hand
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to get late; to advance; to wear on
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
exactly; just; precisely; punctually; exactly on time
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
if you think about it; come to think of it
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
menial; meanness; servility; abject
to be lacking a trump card; to be lacking conclusive evidence
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
space (room, area, outer space)
three persons; three parties
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes