what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
sleepover; overnight stay
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
to make merry; to be festive
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
ninja; person trained in ninjutsu and employed for covert purposes in feudal Japan
company outing; company retreat
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
espresso (coffee); expresso