to name; to call; to christen; to term
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
conflict; fighting each other
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
conviction; belief; confidence
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
in succession; one by one
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
technique; art; skill; move