date (of a planned event, act, etc.); day; (number of) days
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
traveling expenses; travelling expenses
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
farewell; goodbye; adieu; if so; in that case; then
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
message; informative matter
rough; casual (clothing); rough; rough (sketch); draft
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
to call (someone) to come; to call for; to summon; to always call (someone by a name); to become used to calling
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
secret; private; surreptitious
deadly serious; deadly earnest
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to be overcome with emotion
powerful person; influential person
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
seizure; confiscation; impounding; sequestration; forfeiture
guard; security guard; security officer
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound