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06-13-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MMM View Post

Thanks Nagoyankee. I think that "burning" conveys the warmth or serenity I felt was implied, (maybe I was overthinking it).

I felt the same thing from the original Japanese. While I wouldn't call this figurative speech, I really think that 'warm light' is an indirect way of expressing the tender, loving family atmosphere at dinner time or after dinner inside the house.
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