man of the hour; woman of the hour
relation; relative; kind; cordial
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
mooring line; mooring rope; painter
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to begin slipping or sliding; to make a start upon
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
admiration; wonder; astonishment
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
light (e.g. colour, color)
thin or light silk; sheer silk; veil (mystery)
to sway to and fro; to drift about; to flutter; to be fickle; to be irresolute; to vacillate
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to put into effect; to put into practice
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
arousal; excitation; awakening; evocation
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
to say things to ease one's mind
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
that; the matter in question
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
source of fire; sign of fire; warmth of fire; heat
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
just the other day; quite recently
downstream; lower reaches of a river; lower classes