good things never last and bad things are difficult to get rid of

a stumble

giving up after one failure

One nice kimono for all occasions

ebb and flow

a wheel hub; a gathering point

King of the castle

a woman of great beauty

When it rains, it pours

a sake cup; one cup of sake

a smile

one stove; one meal

speaking truth to power, despite the majority remaining silent

making extremely swift progress