soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
revenge; having a second go (at something)
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
every year; yearly; annually
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
memories; recollections; reminiscence
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
to take (a photograph); to record (audio or video); to film; to shoot
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
family vacation; family trip
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
(innocent) mind of a child; childish mind
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
2008 financial crisis; global financial crisis; GFC
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
serious; severe; grave; acute
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess