change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
how long; how far; how much
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
how long; how far; how much
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
wound suffered in a fight
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
inexpert or untrained eyes
sword skills; swordsmanship
to feel; to sense; to experience
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to pay attention; to be watchful
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
war situation; progress of a battle
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish