mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
to collect; to assemble; to gather
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
should; must; -able; probably; likely
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
determined; strong-willed
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
that is to say; so that means
vice; immorality; corruption
hard worker; hardworking person
sword skills; swordsmanship
practice; practising; training; study
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
when it becomes; when it comes to
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
to some extent; to a certain extent
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
technique; art; skill; move
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent