close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
single edge (e.g. sword blade); single bevel (e.g. kitchen knife)
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become indistinct; to become impure (of one's heart, a society, etc.); to be corrupted
distant look; faraway look
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
shirker; goof-off; goldbricker
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
every single word and phrase; word by word
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; indeed; really
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
the farthest ends; the furthest ends
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot
young person; young people; youth; young employee; young manservant; young follower
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
pronunciation; production of sound
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to flick out; to spring out; to calculate; to work out; to expel (from a group); to drive out
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
(sound of a) voice; gagaku instrumental music