to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
tank (of liquid); tank (military vehicle)
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
ultimate; final; last; eventual
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
hastily made; improvised preparation
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to be in danger of; to be liable to
one's physical safety; personal security
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
war situation; progress of a battle
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
heating power; thermal power; firepower
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
selection; choice; option
to facilitate; to make easy; to simplify
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
making efficient; optimization
to be at a loss for words
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to scatter away; to vanish
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand