acorn barnacle (Balanomorpha spp.)
beach umbrella; beach parasol
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
health; healthy; sound; fit
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
water's edge; beach; foreshore
dive (e.g. into water); (underwater) diving; dive (of an aircraft)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
splish-splash; with a splash
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
leisure; leisure time; spare time
refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
near; close; beside; third person
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
to be jealous; to be envious
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
that day; the very same day
plate of assorted sashimi; selection of sashimi
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
full dress; formal dress; uniform