to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
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creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
even though it is not; despite not
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
length of a blade (sword, knife, etc.); walking on the edge of a sword
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
heartlessness; hardness of heart; coldheartedness; insentient; inanimate
to chase; to run after; to pursue
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)