to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
the place for; the time for; the level of
perfect beauty with no trace of artifice; flawless
taking the mound; pitching a game
intelligence gathering; information gathering
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to become better; to improve
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
minute difference; tiny difference; razor-thin margin
forcibly; by force; against one's will
broad view; big picture; wide perspective
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
strong reaction (against); (transplant) rejection
(primarily in shogi or go) response; countermeasure; counter-measure
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement