established practice; custom
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
two by two; by twos; as a couple; in pairs
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to not take seriously; to take lightly
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
few decades; many decades; several decades
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
river; stream; River; the ... river
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to appoint; to nominate; to consider (oneself) to be; to pose as; to assume (a role, responsibility, etc.); to take on
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
(swimming) pool; pool (cue sport); pooling (money, resources, etc.); pool (price ring)
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
counter for (small) boats
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
leap up from the initial charge in order to surprise the opponent; (Minamoto Yoshitsune's legendary) eight ship leap
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
to assemble; to put together; to set up; to form (words, sentences, etc.)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver