general idea; concept; notion
to break down (an opponent's defenses); to defeat; to knock out the opponent's pitcher (with consecutive base hits); to break (an established notion); to refute (e.g. a theory)
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
that's not my concern; that's none of my business; that's not on me
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
joint together; opposite; facing
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
commitment; pledge; promise
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
contest; comparison; competition
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
rumbling; (ringing) cadence
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
leaf (of a tree); tree leaves; foliage
to go past; to pass; to pass by