to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to do together; to share; to participate in
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour
cost of a meal (or meals)
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
innocence; guiltlessness; absence of the fact; insubstantiality; (arch.) insincerity; (arch.) dishonesty
VIP; very important person
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
dinner (esp. a formal one)
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
companion; fellow traveler (person who supports a group, movement, etc. without being a member); sympathizer
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
for work; in a manner related to work
hors d'oeuvre; party platter; assorted food tray; catering platter
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
cooperation; mutual aid (help)
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
heedless of danger; braving dangers
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale