ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to distract one's attention
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
instability; insecurity; crankiness
suspension bridge; rope bridge
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
to jump from one thing to another
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
creak; squeak; creaking sound
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
shaking; shake; unsettledness; instability; existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve
handrail; railing; banister
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
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)
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
to use up all of one's energy and willpower; to be exhausted (and have no will to go on)
dry riverbed; river beach
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
it's precisely for that reason that ...; which is precisely why ...
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit