to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
burst of laughter; roar of laughter
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.); (mariner's) compass; legs; step
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
physical strength; the strength of one's muscles
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
to flare up; to burst into flames
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to combine; to join together; to join up; to dovetail together
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
sharpness; sharp weapon; blade; fine soldier
adding eyes and other finishing touches to an animal painting
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
because; for; the reason why is ...
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to bite and tear; to bite a hole in
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
electronic device; electronic equipment; electronics
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
don't you think?; indicates question
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake