no!; no no!; no, not at all
number one; first; best; most; game; round
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn, restaurant, or shop); landlady; hostess; mistress; female innkeeper
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
lord; nobleman; daimyo; dignitary; master
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
like this; this sort; this way
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to be subject to punishment; to be punished
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
of course; certainly; naturally
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to have the privilege of doing
compromise; collusion; give and take; hey; listen; look
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
really; truly; indeed; good grief