incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
Island; insula; island; islet
perfect; complete; flawless
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
water temperature (esp. bath)
gradually; slowly but steadily
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
to bring; to take; to bring about
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
to be reminded of; to call to mind
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
right beside; close to; nearby
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
bulging; swelling (e.g. with water); loose-fitting or baggy (clothing); bubbling; foaming
to have gooseflesh (e.g. from cold or horror)
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
foaming; frothing; lathering
to sink (into); to get depressed
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from