hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
shooting star; falling star; meteor; blaze (wide white stripe down the face of a horse)
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
to go astray; to become corrupt; to go bad
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
vehicle; conveyance; (means of) transport; ride (at a fair, amusement park, etc.); attraction
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
to let (someone) have the credit (for); (lit.) to let (someone) hold the flowers
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
internal strife; infighting; internal conflict
normalization; normalisation
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
autonomy; self-control; self-discipline; autonomy (in Kantian ethics)
sense of touch; tactile; haptic; hair style with long bangs
what's what; heads or tails
insurance; guarantee; warranty
to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
highest (e.g. floor); top; best; finest; supreme
ancestor; forefather; foremother
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
nervousness; oversensitivity
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
genius; prodigy; (person of) great talent; remarkable person
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal