focusing (e.g. light); convergence
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
the same; the said; likewise
higher rank; better position
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
directly opposite; right in front
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
one thin flat object; one sheet
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
founder; originator; pioneer
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
emission (of light); radiation (of light); luminescence
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry