to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
deep sleep; sound sleep; profound sleep
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
just because; even if; even though
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
in this way; along these lines; similarly
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
decision; determination; resolution
each; (arch.) you (plural)
this and that; various things
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
light meal; snack; refreshments
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to set (sun); to become dark
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
hot spring district (within a town)
tourist attraction; sight-seeing area
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi