what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
amount of money; sum of money
to exchange (things); to convert (currency); to be in contrast (to); to contrast (with)
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
stir-fry; fried food (cooked in wok, frying pan, etc.)
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
accurate; correct; precise; exact
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
must-see; not to be missed; a must
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Taro (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
division; section; demarcation; (traffic) lane; compartment; classification
long (time that has passed); old (story)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
Urashima's casket (in the story of Urashima Tarō); Pandora's box; one's closely guarded treasure
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
out of the blue; all of a sudden; without warning; unexpectedly
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad