semi-transparent; translucent
amount of light; quantity of light
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
bad influence; negative influence
besides; in addition; also; moreover
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
indicate reason; infers some protest
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
silently (as the grave); quietly (as in death)
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board