to fight each other; to clash
metallic sound; metallic clank
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to rise (of the tide)
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
to pierce through; to break through
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk
to lean against; to set against
to breathe one's last; to pass away; to die; to expire
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
final game; final games; the finals
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
climax; peak; critical moment; most important stage; turning point
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to escape death; to be saved from death
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
offender; criminal; culprit
to lie deep in; to extend far back
disorder; disturbance; unrest
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse