I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
hot and cold water; abundant item; plentiful item
heavy labor; heavy labour; hard work; hard labor (in prison); hard labour
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
that day; the very same day
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante