mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair); to thin (hair); to reduce in volume
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to become better; to improve
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
battle standard raised next to the horse of a commander
(feeling of) indigestion; upset stomach
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
tingling; stinging; pungently
on the occasion of; at the time of; when; during
preliminary investigation; preliminary inquiry; preparation (for a class); going over one's lessons (in advance); studying ahead
research; study; investigation
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
as one pleases; self-indulgently; freely; without restraint; at will
to eat up; to consume (completely)
from now; from this moment; henceforth
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
consideration; taking into account
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
sincere; earnest; serious
pointing out; identification
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement