to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
front; frontage; facade; main
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology
personal combat; one-to-one fight
way of the sword; swordsmanship
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
general idea; concept; notion
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
double; twice (as much); twofold
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
personification; impersonation; embodiment
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
resolute; determined; bold
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
general comment; Sohyo (General Council of Trade Unions of Japan)
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
rope; cord; policeman's rope