to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
undine; Undine (1811 German novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué)
welling of water; spring water; spring
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to move along; to go alongside; to walk along; to follow; to run down (one's cheek, leg, etc.); to trickle down
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
means; way; method; measure
passing through without stopping; passing by
particularly; only; in the case of
being stark-naked; having no possessions; losing all one's belongings
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
sound of a gunshot; report of a gun
to be touching; to be moving
gradually; slowly but steadily
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
thought; consideration; thinking
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
skill; dexterity; master hand
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)