that which when read from start to end or end to start results in the same phrase; a palindrome. In Japanese, the sound unit is the mora, and voicing constraints are ignored.

a total eclipse; either solar or lunar

fast

high speed / a more rapid level of express train

a puppet / Synonym of 傀儡師 (kairaishi, “puppetmaster”)

the moon shining above the sea / a reflection of the moon on the surface of the sea / Synonym of 水母 (kurage): a jellyfish / Synonym of 玉珧 (tairagi): the fan mussel, Atrina pectinata

Cairo (the capital of Egypt)

(literary) ashes

stairs, staircase / ladder, a series of steps to advancement to be followed in order

Kyūjitai form of 開発: development