for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to have a reason; to have an excuse
to hold fast; to protect to the end
clearly; distinctly; vividly
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
countries; (various) nations
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
choice; selection; option
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling; glistening
pair; two kinds; two ways
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
weave; weaving; woven item
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
people; citizens; subjects; folk
a second time; again; once more; twice
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
heavy flooding; disastrous flood; deluge; great flood (sent by a deity); flood myth
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
crushing to death; crushing (hope, freedom, etc.); suppression; quashing
to manifest itself; to manifest oneself
ripple (on water); wavelet
to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern; to manipulate skillfully
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
giant tsunami (over 3m in height according to the JMA definition); giant tidal wave
nth year in the Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25)
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed