magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
depending on; dependent on
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
conversion; reform; correcting someone's conduct
winning after defeat seems certain; coming from behind to win
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
conquest; domination; mastery
overall victory; championship
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
each nation; many nations; many countries
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
without cause; without reason
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
not caring; not giving a damn
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
semi-transparent; translucent
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
main road; main thoroughfare
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
tall figure; high stature
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
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
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
sprinkling water (to keep down dust, cool pavements, etc.)