it is best to submit to circumstances

諺: proverb

situation (position vis-à-vis surroundings) of something that changes

thing (concrete, tangible) / (law) a corporeal object

application of something

to apply

cannot, be unable to

long / (time) long, lengthy

鳴門巻き: A type of 蒲鉾 (kamaboko, “fishcake”) that is white on the outside with a pink spiral pattern on the inside. Prepared in loaves or rolls, then sliced and added to dishes as a garnish.

roll, coil, wind up / wrap around / tighten, wind