red line; line in the sand; red line (ice hockey); center line; centre line
secretary; councillor; councilor
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Tarō (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
lacking in prudence; lacking in judgement
loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
sea snake; worm eel (Ophichthidae spp.); snake eel
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
wheat straw; barley straw
sign of a ship (e.g. through fog, silhouette, etc.); outline of a ship
great storm; very severe weather; upset; surprise result; agitation; upheaval
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
how many? (large animals)
most recent work (e.g. book, film, etc.); latest work; latest offering
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
known as ...; also known as ...; called ...; AKA
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to be itching to put one's skills to use
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
one's last moments; (on) the point of death; (on) one's deathbed
soft; fragile; weak; poorly built; insubstantial
New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia); new world