simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
ring; band; ring; circum-
to extend; to expand; to spread out
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
input assistance; input help; typing aid
live action (as opposed to animation); photograph (of a real scene, event, etc.); real image; depiction of a real scene (in writing or a picture); description
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
high voltage; high pressure
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
bottom of the water; bottom of the sea; river bottom
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to escape from; to get out
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
to hide; to conceal oneself
spirit (e.g. human spirit); soul; spirit; ghost; ethereal being
directing; orienting; orientating; guiding; aligning
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
shikigami; spirit used by onmyōji sorcerers
preparatory phase; preparatory period
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
mineral vein; underground water channel
terrain; geographical features; topography