(attacking and) sinking (a ship); sending (a ship) to the bottom; crushing defeat; utter failure; complete exhaustion; collapsing (onto a bed, desk, etc.)
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
passing through without stopping; passing by
to prove; to substantiate
Nippon Yusen; NYK Line; Japan Mail Shipping Line
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
to head out (for); to head (to); to go (to); to leave (for)
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
first 10 days of the month
to arrive home; to return
large quantity; large amount
one by one; one at a time; in turn
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
common gull (Larus canus); gull (Laridae spp.); seagull
sinking; foundering; getting dead drunk; having too much fun (esp. in a red-light district, etc.) and missing work or neglecting one's duties; staying in one place for a long time
admirable; charming; nostalgic; curious; eager to know (or see, experience, etc.)
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
wings and feathers; assistance; aid; help
mysterious bird; strange bird; eerie bird; monster that has taken the form of a bird
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
fifth month of the lunar calendar; satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum)
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
coast; shore; coastal waters; inshore waters; coastal area
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
at every opportunity; whenever possible; whenever the occasion arises; from time to time; occasionally
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
freighter (vessel); cargo ship
three sides; small offering stand
number of (large) animals