independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
to have one's horizons broadened
corner; section; one horn; pillar (of a group, system, etc.); member (of an organization, etc.); first corner
many; much; plenty; hardly
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
distant look; faraway look
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
technical skill; ability; capacity
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
frequency; number of times; incidence; degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
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 assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
(raw) ore; unpolished gemstone