to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
one after another; continuously; incessantly; in succession; by turns
to be infected; to be contagious
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to be dizzy; to feel faint; to feel giddy
preparatory phase; preparatory period
coffee cup; spinning teacups (amusement ride)
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
dull sound; muffled sound
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
(rubbing, twisting) hard; with a squeal; with a creak; (drinking) in one sweep
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
(hand-to-hand) fight; grapple; scuffle; struggling (with a problem, task, etc.); grappling; wrestling
fighter (for); militant; champion (of); boxer
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
to memorize; to fix in memory; to master
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
promising stock; stock with potential; hopeful stock; promising person; person with good prospects
black hair; black-haired horse
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
quarrel; dispute; argument
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
in perfect form; going swimmingly
to glare at each other; to confront each other
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer