drop of water; polka dots
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
whitecaps; white-crested waves; thief
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to shake one's head (in denial)
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
stroke (swimming); arm stroke; adds strength or emphasis to verbs
snake; serpent; large snake
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit
between the waves; in the waves; on the waves; behind the waves; beneath the waves
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
sea level; (surface of) sea
setting sun; decline (e.g. of industry)
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
by means of; due to; because of; according to
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
house where the family is out
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently