mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
passage (of people or vehicles); passing (through); traffic; common usage; widespread use
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
as stated; verbatim; literally
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to closely resemble; to suit well; to match well; to go well with
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
hut; house; boarding house; residence hall; (arch.) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
distant view; looking from a distance; being able to see a long distance; good long-distance vision; farsightedness
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
sympathy; empathy; response; identification (with someone)
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
more than usual (usu. time)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement