mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
to finger; to tamper (with)
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to hide; to keep to oneself
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
resignation; acceptance; consolation
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
puddle of blood; pool of blood
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
projection; protrusion; lump; bulge
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
with a click (door sound); with tenseness or firmness
door; gate; opening; title page
correction; rectification; mending; repair
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
right in the center (centre)
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
index finger; forefinger; second toe
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
rhombus; rhomb; lozenge; diamond shape
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
with a "plop" (of tears, drop of water, etc.)
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
unable to resist; unable to suppress
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such