real intention; true motive; true meaning
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
service area; toll road rest stop; rest area
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
founder; originator; pioneer
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to bring back; to restore
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to be sufficient; to be satisfied
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
jump; plunge; dive; appearing without an appointment; bursting in; arriving unannounced
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
throwing oneself (e.g. into the water to commit suicide)
care of (e.g. address on letter); c/o; encouragement; bringing around; stimulant; tonic
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to grow up; to become an adult
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
for your reference; FYR; for your information; FYI
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
season (period in which regulated games are played); season (division of the year); season (of a TV show, etc.); season (for doing something, e.g. ski season, entrance examination season)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
trade fair; exhibition center; instant messenger
fully prepared; all ready
family bath (in a ryokan, etc.)