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まいにち

every day; daily

I take a walk in the park every day.

Describes something that happens every single day without fail.

ひ

sun; sunlight; sunshine

Warm sunlight is shining through the window.

Refers to the sun itself or the light and warmth it provides.

subject marker particle; but

It's a night when the stars are beautifully visible.

Marks the grammatical subject, especially for new information or in subordinate clauses. Emphasizes what performs the action. Also means 'but' when connecting clauses.

しずむ

to sink; to go down; to feel depressed; to subside

The way the sun sinks below the horizon is very beautiful.

Used for physical objects sinking in water, celestial bodies setting, or for moods and colors that are calm or subdued.

until; up to; as far as; to (a place or time)

I work until night.

まで indicates a limit or endpoint in time, space, or degree. It can mean 'until' (time), 'as far as' (place), or 'even' (extent). Often paired with から (from).

どろまみれ

covered in mud

After the rainy match, the uniform became covered in mud.

Used for people, clothes, shoes, vehicles, or places that have mud stuck all over them.

particle indicating time, location, target, or indirect object

I plan to meet friends on the weekend.

Multiple uses: marks specific time (when), location of existence (where something is), target/recipient of action (to whom/what), or purpose. Context determines meaning.

to become, to turn into, to get, to grow

When night falls, stars become visible.

Indicates change or transformation. Used with に to show what something becomes. Also commonly used in many set phrases and idiomatic expressions.