inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
modernization; modernisation
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in