tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
selling or divesting in unwanted stocks; hiding bad loans
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down); count (of radioactivity)
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
average; ordinary; normal
ability; performance; efficiency
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to insert; to put between; to tuck (into)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
both; both sides; both parties
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
belief; faith; conviction
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
publication of results; announcement of results
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
adding up; totalling; totaling
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose