obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; poking someone's eyes during a fight to blind them
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
opposite side; opposition
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
perfect; complete; flawless
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to burst open; to pop; to split
violent explosion; bursting
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to sustain a serious wound
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
to crouch; to squat; to cower
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
everywhere; all over; throughout
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
glutinous rice steamed with red beans or some other ingredient; (arch.) trickery; (arch.) deception