reflection in a mirror; reflected image; inverse (of a point); mirror image
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
this and that; one thing or another
very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
regarding as very likely (to win, succeed, etc.)
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
putting a criminal to death; punishment by execution; death penalty
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
balloon (toy or decoration); balloon (hot-air or gas)
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
good news; happy news; glad tidings
call; summons; convening; convocation
script; screenplay; scenario
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
blank column; blank space
modern person; people of today
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
crossing (a road, river, etc.); cutting through (e.g. of a river through a town); crossing (east-west); traversing; cutting horizontally; sectioning laterally
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
depression; low spirits; dejection
to let out a cry; to break forth
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to throw away; to abandon
weather-beaten; bleached skull
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
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)