distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
solid body; three-dimensional object; multi-storey car park
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
predation; eating prey; preying upon
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
major; large; the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball; major (key, scale, etc.); (oil) major
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
popular name; common name; given name
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
curse; spell; malediction
dispel (esp. magic or potion used to return one's character to normal status in an RPG, etc.)
I see; that's right; indeed
magic; sorcery; incantation
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
legend; folklore; tradition
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition