yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
sincere; honest; faithful
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
should; must; -able; probably; likely
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
lottery; tombola; drawing
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
retaining warmth; keeping heat in; heat insulation
one's habitual behaviour (behavior)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
konnyaku (Amorphophallus konjac); konjac; devil's tongue; konnyaku jelly; konjac jelly; devil's tongue jelly
sleepover; overnight stay
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
inn with hot spring facilities; hot spring inn; hot spring ryokan; onsen ryokan
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
travel voucher; travel coupon
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for