long time; several hours; long spell
great laughter; burst of laughter
with a bang bang (e.g. repeated sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace; with great vigor
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
wide-open; frank; open; candid
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
plain; unaffected; natural; unpretentious; frank; candid
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
pail-like wooden container typically lacquered in Japanese style, used for holding and serving hot liquids
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
bathing; going in the bath
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to boil; to heat (a liquid); to prepare (a bath, hot drink); to excite; to rouse; to stir
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
flinchingly; falteringly; being overwhelmed; staggeringly; totteringly; unsteadily
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
riverside; riverbank; edge of a river
bathing (of an infant); ablution; (arch.) receiving a blessing
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
common use; communal use; sharing
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
being very popular; being in great demand
final; eventual; ultimate
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; campfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship