crushing; squashing; crumpling; squishing; with a smash; with a crunch
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
to cut; to slit; to slash
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
section; cross section; profile
cyborg; cybernetic organism
machine technology; mechanical technology
to denounce; to disparage; to lambast; to abuse
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
the lower classes; the common people
to take away; to carry off
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
both (people); the two of them
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
brink; verge; critical moment; crucial moment
doing as one is told; yes-man
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
(a person's) appearance; looks
personality; style; appearance
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
exchange of blows; long rally
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
loyalty; devotion; fidelity; inspector of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office (ritsuryō system)
same family (race, tribe)
village; human habitation; human settlement
to take to defending oneself above all; to save one's skin
castle wall; town walls; defensive wall; rampart
crushing (into pieces); smashing; cracking; breaking up
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
to shoot dead (with an arrow)
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to be strongly attracted (by); to be utterly charmed (by); to be completely captivated (by); to admire greatly; to fall deeply in love (with); to fall head over heels (for)
order; command; life; destiny; fate
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn