clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
seamanship; (the art of) navigation
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
break (from work, etc.); recess
along (a wall, river, railroad tracks, etc.); alongside; following
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; virtue; benefit
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
expedition vessel; exploration ship
barrier; gate; seki; mutual life
to project; to stick out; to stand out
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryō system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654 m by 654 m)
reef; sunken rock; unforeseen difficulty
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency
fixed rule; usual way; usual method
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to go out and away; to leave
natural features; topography; climate; spiritual features
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull