ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
homeland; motherland; fatherland; native country
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
changing clothes; change of clothes
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
bright white (esp. for snow and ice); brilliant white
konpeitō; small coloured sugar candy covered with tiny bulges
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to pour; to add (liquid); to serve (drinks); to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to colour
touting; soliciting; luring; tout; barker; pander
distinctive; characteristic
to melt (steel, etc.); to liquefy; to soften; to melt (one's heart); to disarm
rear right (corner, etc.); on the right and at the end; right-hand side and at the back
left back (corner, etc.); on the left and at the rear; left-hand side and at the back
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
plain wood; unfinished woodwork
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
irregular (schedule, service, etc.); indeterminate (length of time); staggered (payments)
(personnel) change; transfer; relocation; reassignment; reshuffle
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry
in that way; like that; that way
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
change of job; change of occupation; career change
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
(alcoholic) cider; hard cider
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge