to look forward to something
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
to attempt; to test; to try out
people with a pure and innocent image (esp. actresses, singers, etc.)
(someone else's) child; child; kid
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
if you think about it; come to think of it
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to join forces; to cooperate
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
cherry blossom (colour, color)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive